TY - JOUR T1 - An evaluation of quality control activity for near patient testing in primary care. JF - British Journal of General Practice JO - Br J Gen Pract SP - 1853 LP - 1854 VL - 48 IS - 437 AU - E T Murray AU - D A Fitzmaurice Y1 - 1998/12/01 UR - http://bjgp.org/content/48/437/1853.abstract N2 - Near patient activity is now increasing within the United Kingdom and can be a valuable activity within primary care, but only within the confines of safe practice that incorporates quality control procedures. This study identified widespread use of near patient testing (NPT) within primary care but that there is a haphazard approach to specific test performance. Results showed a poor understanding of quality control issues and provide a clear indication of future training and educational priorities if NPT is to develop in primary care. ER -