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BJGP Open @bjgpopen.bsky.social · Dec 10
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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This qualitative study with GP educators shows how instances of exclusion are brought to light through reflexive practice. Participants called for novel, creative approaches at all stages of GP education, including using AI to support reflection
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February 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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This retrospective cohort study reveals potential interaction patterns among age, sex, smoking status, and chronic kidney disease on bladder cancer risk in adults with type 2 diabetes, highlighting high‑risk subgroups for targeted primary care prevention
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February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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InnovAiT Feb 26 issue is out – look inside rcgpinnovait.wordpress.com/2026/02/05/i...
InnovAiT Feb 26 issue is out – look inside
In this issue, Can GP registrars find equilibrium is a brief introduction to work–life balance and strategies for success. Preparing for general practice out-of-hours offers a practical introductio…
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February 5, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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It's all about how you see things..... rcgpinnovait.wordpress.com/2026/02/01/i...
It’s all about how you see things…..
In my very first blog for InnovAiT, I talked about work life balance and juggling a career which could in itself be all encompassing, with a relationship, family, friends, hobbies, exercise, childr…
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February 1, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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The first UK-wide survey on GPs' perceptions and practices around youth vaping highlights a significant gap between its perceived importance and clinical practice, underscoring the need for clearer guidelines and targeted training

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February 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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What are the barriers and enablers to primary care reform in England? This qualitative study explores the perspectives of coalface general practice policy and practice leaders
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January 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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An observational study in Norway suggests that integrating a GP-staffed emergency response unit may support more efficient patient pathways, reduce hospital conveyance, and provide timely care
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January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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A cross-sectional analysis of the distribution and quality of privately-funded general practices in England found that private general practice is concentrated in London and areas which already benefit from better access to NHS GPs
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January 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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This scoping review is the first to map the qualitative research on GPs' perspectives on suicide prevention. Understanding GPs' perspectives can lead to improved training, resources and support for primary care professionals, who are frontline providers of healthcare
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January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Extended Deadline: We are accepting special issue submissions until January 31st 2026! Find out more:

⭐ Integrating Social Care & Primary Care: bjgpopen.org/page/social-...

⭐ AI in Primary Care: bjgpopen.org/page/artific...
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January 15, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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This cross sectional study study showed that working in multidisciplinary teams in primary care was associated with higher wellbeing among GPs, both through lower occupational stress and higher job satisfaction
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January 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Huge thanks to our wonderful peer reviewers for their contributions over 2025! Every year we acknowledge these under-sung heroes of scholarly publishing on our website - you can find the full list here:
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To become a peer reviewer yourself: bjgpopen.org/page/peer-re...
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January 7, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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A cohort study found GPs in the Netherlands persistently prescribe anti-vertigo drugs not only for patients with Ménière’s disease but for other vestibular disorders as well. These insights can help steer guidance to reduce or prevent potentially inappropriate prescribing
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January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Clinical predictors of health-related quality of life in patients with diabetic foot ulcers are well-established but psychological factors are underexplored. This study identifies key predictors: emotional burden, interpersonal distress & threat-related illness perception
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January 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Happy New Year, here’s to 2026
This time of year invokes the opportunity to pause and take stock of where we are. Whether you are in the midst of your training with the next career goal in easy sight or well established in a set…
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January 2, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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Look inside the January 2026 issue of InnovAiT rcgpinnovait.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/l...
Look inside the January 2026 issue of InnovAiT
January’s issue explores the myths and realities of a portfolio GP career and the opportunities available post-CCT.  GP registrars will also find targeted clinical articles and practice AKTs …
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January 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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This cross-sectional study assessed the current practice of susceptibility testing by laboratories for outpatient urinary tract infections in Germany. It found only 26.4% of laboratories test all first-line antibiotics recommended for uncomplicated UTIs
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January 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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