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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Accepting special issue submissions until January 31st 2026!
⭐ Integrating Social Care & Primary Care: bjgpopen.org/page/so...
⭐ AI in Primary Care: bjgpopen.org/page/ar...
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⭐ AI in Primary Care: bjgpopen.org/page/ar...
This qualitative study explores the barriers to adherence to antihypertensive medication in Black African and Black Caribbean residents in South East London. Conducted by a GP, the findings are mapped to the behavioural COM-B model to allow tangible actions for clinicians
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Exploring adherence to antihypertensive medication in Black African and Black Caribbean residents in South East London: a qualitative study | BJGP Open
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December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This qualitative study explores the barriers to adherence to antihypertensive medication in Black African and Black Caribbean residents in South East London. Conducted by a GP, the findings are mapped to the behavioural COM-B model to allow tangible actions for clinicians
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This systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies explores collaborative care between GPs and community pharmacists, emphasising the importance of pre-existing relationships, role awareness, and perceived costs and benefits
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December 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies explores collaborative care between GPs and community pharmacists, emphasising the importance of pre-existing relationships, role awareness, and perceived costs and benefits
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Guidelines recommend measuring blood pressure in both arms and using the higher reading, but few GPs do this. A study on 4 Caribbean islands found 1/10 people will have an interarm BP difference of ≥10mmHg, and 1/12 will move from below to above the 140mmHg control level
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December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Guidelines recommend measuring blood pressure in both arms and using the higher reading, but few GPs do this. A study on 4 Caribbean islands found 1/10 people will have an interarm BP difference of ≥10mmHg, and 1/12 will move from below to above the 140mmHg control level
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Osteoporosis disproportionately affects residential care home residents & guidelines specific to this setting are lacking. Using the modified Delphi method, this study proposes best-practice guidance for osteoporosis management within UK care home network
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December 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Osteoporosis disproportionately affects residential care home residents & guidelines specific to this setting are lacking. Using the modified Delphi method, this study proposes best-practice guidance for osteoporosis management within UK care home network
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A whole-of-population analysis in Australia found general practice video consultation use is low & declining, more so in disadvantaged groups. Differential reimbursement of video & telephone consultations hasn't substantively increased video use in practice
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December 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A whole-of-population analysis in Australia found general practice video consultation use is low & declining, more so in disadvantaged groups. Differential reimbursement of video & telephone consultations hasn't substantively increased video use in practice
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AI is recognised as a promising tool in health care but its use in general practice remains limited. This study provides insights on how GPs in Germany are using AI, the barriers they face, and what support they need
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December 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
AI is recognised as a promising tool in health care but its use in general practice remains limited. This study provides insights on how GPs in Germany are using AI, the barriers they face, and what support they need
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10 minute read: a clear-eyed and thoughtful overview of the risks and opportunities of AI in primary care, with a 3-point call to action to ensure AI fulfils its potential without causing avoidable harm
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December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
10 minute read: a clear-eyed and thoughtful overview of the risks and opportunities of AI in primary care, with a 3-point call to action to ensure AI fulfils its potential without causing avoidable harm
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AI is increasingly used by refugees, migrants, and GPs to communicate in primary care settings, sometimes as an alternative to trained interpreters. Many of these tools are untested and unvalidated. Cronin +al's scoping review identifies and maps available evidence
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December 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
AI is increasingly used by refugees, migrants, and GPs to communicate in primary care settings, sometimes as an alternative to trained interpreters. Many of these tools are untested and unvalidated. Cronin +al's scoping review identifies and maps available evidence
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Published today, we have a trio of articles from our special issue on AI in primary care!
Artificial intelligence in primary care: opportunities, risks, and the road ahead
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Artificial intelligence in primary care: opportunities, risks, and the road ahead
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December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Published today, we have a trio of articles from our special issue on AI in primary care!
Artificial intelligence in primary care: opportunities, risks, and the road ahead
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Artificial intelligence in primary care: opportunities, risks, and the road ahead
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Accepting special issue submissions until January 31st 2026!
⭐ Integrating Social Care & Primary Care: bjgpopen.org/page/so...
⭐ AI in Primary Care: bjgpopen.org/page/ar...
⭐ Integrating Social Care & Primary Care: bjgpopen.org/page/so...
⭐ AI in Primary Care: bjgpopen.org/page/ar...
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Accepting special issue submissions until January 31st 2026!
⭐ Integrating Social Care & Primary Care: bjgpopen.org/page/so...
⭐ AI in Primary Care: bjgpopen.org/page/ar...
⭐ Integrating Social Care & Primary Care: bjgpopen.org/page/so...
⭐ AI in Primary Care: bjgpopen.org/page/ar...
2022 saw the largest number of HIV cases diagnosed in Ireland on record, with a 122% increase on 2021. This cross-sectional mixed-methods study assessed practices and attitudes to testing in general practice in the West of Ireland
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December 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
2022 saw the largest number of HIV cases diagnosed in Ireland on record, with a 122% increase on 2021. This cross-sectional mixed-methods study assessed practices and attitudes to testing in general practice in the West of Ireland
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The December Issue of InnovAiT is here – look inside
This month, GP registrars can explore feature articles and practise AKTs on ADHD and minor illnesses in children, along with a must-read article for trainers on how to get the most out of tutorials…
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December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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How do patient characteristics, including vaccination status, COVID-19 severity, and history of diseases associated with coded long COVID? A cohort study in English primary care, using electronic health records within the OpenSAFELY-TPP platform
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December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
How do patient characteristics, including vaccination status, COVID-19 severity, and history of diseases associated with coded long COVID? A cohort study in English primary care, using electronic health records within the OpenSAFELY-TPP platform
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Age-related vision impairment poses threatens older adults' self-care ability, and increases the risks of falls, depression, and dementia. Much can be done if ARVI is detected. This systematic review presents the latest knowledge of detection in general practice
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December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Age-related vision impairment poses threatens older adults' self-care ability, and increases the risks of falls, depression, and dementia. Much can be done if ARVI is detected. This systematic review presents the latest knowledge of detection in general practice
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This randomised controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of the Program for Promoting Positive Nursing Practice Environments in improving primary healthcare nurses' perceptions of safety climate and nursing practice environment
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November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This randomised controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of the Program for Promoting Positive Nursing Practice Environments in improving primary healthcare nurses' perceptions of safety climate and nursing practice environment
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Patient perceptions of relational continuity in England: insights from two cross-sectional surveys
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November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Patient perceptions of relational continuity in England: insights from two cross-sectional surveys
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What was the impact of UK COVID-19 lockdowns on primary care contact rates in vulnerable groups?
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November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What was the impact of UK COVID-19 lockdowns on primary care contact rates in vulnerable groups?
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Call for articles! We are still welcoming submissions for these two special issues throughout 2025:
⭐ Integrating Social Care & Primary Care
⭐ Artificial Intelligence in Primary Care
Find out more:
Social Care: bjgpopen.org/page/so...
AI: bjgpopen.org/page/ar...
⭐ Integrating Social Care & Primary Care
⭐ Artificial Intelligence in Primary Care
Find out more:
Social Care: bjgpopen.org/page/so...
AI: bjgpopen.org/page/ar...
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Call for articles! We are still welcoming submissions for these two special issues throughout 2025:
⭐ Integrating Social Care & Primary Care
⭐ Artificial Intelligence in Primary Care
Find out more:
Social Care: bjgpopen.org/page/so...
AI: bjgpopen.org/page/ar...
⭐ Integrating Social Care & Primary Care
⭐ Artificial Intelligence in Primary Care
Find out more:
Social Care: bjgpopen.org/page/so...
AI: bjgpopen.org/page/ar...
How does Decontextualised Risk Information affect clinicians understanding of risk and uncertainty in primary care diagnosis?
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November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
How does Decontextualised Risk Information affect clinicians understanding of risk and uncertainty in primary care diagnosis?
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What motivates staff to continue working in Deep End practices? And how can the Deep End network support them?
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November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What motivates staff to continue working in Deep End practices? And how can the Deep End network support them?
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November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Early bird pricing until 4th December 2025. Don't miss out!
Book your place at the BJGP Research and Publishing Conference 2026 #BJGPRC
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A new systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, or at high risk of it, may lose on average 2.4kg more weight with orlistat at 12 months of follow up
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#SystematicReview #T2DM
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November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A new systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, or at high risk of it, may lose on average 2.4kg more weight with orlistat at 12 months of follow up
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#SystematicReview #T2DM
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Evaluating the impact of a comprehensive review template for personalised care in general practice for patients with multiple long-term conditions
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November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Evaluating the impact of a comprehensive review template for personalised care in general practice for patients with multiple long-term conditions
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UK patients’ and carers’ experiences of urgent care telephone-triage. Findings from semi-structured interviews highlight complexity and delays experienced by patients in two-step triage, and experiences of rigidity and unhelpful communication during non-clinician triage
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November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
UK patients’ and carers’ experiences of urgent care telephone-triage. Findings from semi-structured interviews highlight complexity and delays experienced by patients in two-step triage, and experiences of rigidity and unhelpful communication during non-clinician triage
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What makes effective vocational support? Interviews with patients, employers, vocational support workers and GPs highlight the importance of individualised, independent support in developing plans which reflect current capabilities and potential adaptations to the job role
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November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What makes effective vocational support? Interviews with patients, employers, vocational support workers and GPs highlight the importance of individualised, independent support in developing plans which reflect current capabilities and potential adaptations to the job role
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