BMJ 2013;347:f4351
- Read about the BMJ investigation into new restrictions on referrals to secondary care developed by CCGs including new referral criteria and referral gateways, claims that NICE guidelines are not being followed and a rise in IFRs.
- The report also highlights concern from GPs that the profession is "being set up to take the blame for rationing services in their new role as commissioners".
- See the BMJ graphic shows which CCGs have not changed, tightened, or expanded their criteria for referral
