Research and analysis

Survey results: are patients offered a choice on where they receive care?

In this survey, NHS patients were asked about the options they were offered by their GP when being referred for an outpatient appointment.

Applies to England

Documents

Outpatient appointment referrals: survey summary

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Outpatient appointment referrals: survey findings

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Details

The survey was carried out in England and Wales by Populous on behalf of NHS England and Monitor. It included 2,729 interviews with people who had been referred for an outpatient appointment by their GP in the last 12 months.

Updates to this page

Published 16 September 2015

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