title: Papers not patients?--unlocking resources, paying for quality.
abstract: Reviews the present contracting arrangements in general practice. Outlines recent Government White Papers, leading to a discussion of the future opportunities for general practice. Demonstrates the reality of primary-care-led NHS with quality of care plus cost containment.
authors.affiliation: Havant Health Centre, Havant, Hamphsire, UK.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Hughes
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D002017:Budgets; D003284:Contract Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003363:Cost Control; D005194:Family Practice / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D007902:Length of Stay; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom