Incorporate menopause into the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF) for GPs

A recent study found that almost a third of women who approached their GP said it took many appointments before their GP realised they were experiencing menopause or perimenopause. We believe there is insufficient knowledge amongst GPs to recognise menopause symptoms and have the conversations that help them identify and diagnose it. This can mean GPs spending money and time doing unnecessary investigations or prescribing unnecessary medications. Incorporating menopause into QOF should help improve patient care, and could save GPs time.