Using algorithms to find rare diseases in UK general practice
This study looks at how well certain computer programs can spot patients who might have a rare or difficult-to-diagnose disease. It uses anonymous data from general practices in the UK to improve early recognition and care.
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Who can take part
- Your general practice must be in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland).
- Your practice must be part of Optimum Patient Care services and share anonymous data with the OPCRD database.
- At least one of your patients must have been identified as likely having a rare or hard-to-diagnose disease by a quality improvement program algorithm.
- Your practice can't be involved in other research or care that would strongly affect how CAPTURED is carried out.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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