title: The implementation of guidelines in The Netherlands.
abstract: A comprehensive system for quality improvement in General Practice has been developed in the Netherlands during the last decade. The basic principles of the quality system are discussed. Practice Guidelines are developed by GP's for GP's in a four step procedure. A range of methods and products based on the guidelines is produced to enhance the implementation of practice guidelines.
authors.affiliation: Nederlands Huisartsen Genootschap NHG (Dutch College of General Practitioners), Utrecht, Niederlande. directie@nhg-nl.org
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Timmermans
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: in 't Veld
mesh_terms: D005194:Family Practice / Q000592:standards; D006287:Health Planning Guidelines; D006801:Humans; D009426:Netherlands; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care