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Nada Khan
@nadakhan.bsky.social
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Exeter-based GP, NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in General Practice at the University of Exeter, Associate Editor of the BJGP, and Clinical Lead at the CPRD. More importantly to me: Mum, and surfer.
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FYI @bjgp.bsky.social @bjgpopen.bsky.social @euanlawson.social @drtomround.bsky.social @timsenior.bsky.social @nadakhan.bsky.social
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This fantastic book arrived today written by Ben Hoban an Exeter GP it builds on his excellent articles in @bjgp.bsky.social . It comprises an excellent set of reflections discussions and short stories. Who knew that fun could also be Cpd? FYI @rcgp-innovait.bsky.social @bedsidereading.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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YT: youtu.be/rRpDWAAN598 
 
GP receptionists: read how online services are evolving the #GPreceptionist role doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @steph-stockwell.bsky.social @h-atherton.bsky.social‬ @randeurope.org‬ @uos-primarycare.bsky.social #PrimaryCare #GP
Evolution of the GP receptionist role
Read the research: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2024.0677 In this 1-minute video Dr Stephanie Stockwell explains: TRANSCRIPT During these observations, I not...
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October 7, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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BJGPLife: Episode 214: Receptionists reimagined: How online services are transforming the GP front desk
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#GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare #FamilyMedicine
October 7, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Writing for @bjgp.bsky.social​​ colleagues focus on the 10-Year Health Plan's shift from hospital to community and consider its implications for general practice, drawing on existing evidence to explore the good, the bad and the potentially ugly.

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From hospital to community? The good, the bad, and the ugly of the 10-year plan to move care to the community
Labour’s 10-year health plan for England, published on 3 July, set out three strategic shifts — from hospital to community, sickness to prevention, and analogue to digital. This editorial focuses on the first — shifting care from hospital to community — and considers its implications for ge...
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October 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Present your research at the BJGP Conference! Submit your abstract by Sunday 12 October 2025
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#BJGPRC 2026 will take place at the DoubleTree Hilton Bristol City Centre on 20 March 2026. See you there!
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October 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Our guest lecture series continued today with discussions on continuity of care in general practice from the pioneering St Leonard's Practice team, @stleonardsresearch.bsky.social.

Huge thanks to Prof Sir Denis Pereira Gray, Prof Philip Evans, @nadakhan.bsky.social & @katesidawaylee.bsky.social 🙌
Professor Sir Denis Pereira Gray presenting Dr Kate Sidaway-Lee presenting Professor Philip Evans presenting
September 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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BJGPLife: Episode 212: Inside the BJGP and editorial insights: Euan Lawson on the future of publishing and how to get published
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#GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare #FamilyMedicine
September 23, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Improving access to GPs remains the public's top priority for the NHS, and a central concern for policymakers.

@luisaptg.bsky.social​ explores whether changes to the GP contract and the new general practice patient charter will really spell the end of the ‘8am scramble’ ⬇️

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'The changes to the GP contract and new patient charter are a step forward, but without clear expectations and ongoing investment into general practice, these changes risk fuelling further dissatisfaction, on all sides.' Luisa Pettigrew, Senior Policy Fellow at the Health Foundation
September 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Listen to the audio interview with Dr Jo Burgin on #perimenopause in women presenting with #MentalHealth symptoms www.bjgplife.com/211

#menopause #HRT #PrimaryCare #GP #FamilyDoctor #GPSky #MedSky
Bridging the gap: GPs, patients, and mental health in perimenopause
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September 16, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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This study shows key barriers to identifying #perimenopause in women presenting with #MentalHealth symptoms and suggests changes clinicians could make to their consultations to address this doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... #menopause #HRT #PrimaryCare #GP #FamilyDoctor #MedSky
Perimenopause and mental health symptoms
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September 16, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Listen to the audio interview with Dr Diarmuid Quinlan on #acne management with #isotretinoin 
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#dermatology #prescribing #PrimaryCare #GeneralPractice #FamilyDoctor 
Balancing safety and access: The GP’s role in isotretinoin management - BJGP Interviews
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September 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Isotretinoin is an effective treatment for severe #acne, but what clinical competencies are required for prescribing oral #isotretinoin for acne in #PrimaryCare? This scoping review identifies what's needed youtu.be/bZJOP6iD5B0
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#dermatology #prescribing
Acne management with isotretinoin
Read the research: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2025.0135 In this 1-minute video Dr Diarmuid Quinlan explains: TRANSCRIPT Acne is a common chronic disorder, ...
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September 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Save the date! The BJGP Research & Publishing Conference 2026 will be coming to Bristol on 20th March 2026. Stay tuned for more details! #BJGPRC
July 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Long-term nitrofurantoin use: risks and alternatives in general practice

Awareness of drug-induced pulmonary disease and hepatotoxicity from Nitrofurantoin use, leading to severe morbidity, is crucial for detection and discontinuation. doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
July 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Wha do patients really want from access to general practice? Listen here for our @bjgp.bsky.social podcast with Prof Helen Atherton taking a look at what matters to patients #primarycare

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Episode 209: What do patients really want? Rethinking general practice access
In this episode, we speak to Professor Helen Atherton about access to general practice.
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July 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Managing ADHD medications - a guide for GPs. See here for our recent @bjgp.bsky.social podcast with Dr Sara Noden and Dr Nishi Yarger. Some great tips for practice 👉 bjgplife.com/episode-208-...
Episode 208: ADHD medication – practical tips for GPs on how to recognise common side effects and what to do
In this episode, we're discussing how to manage ADHD medication side effects in general practice.
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June 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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#Job opportunity: NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Intensive Care Medicine or General Practice (Multimorbidity and Long-term conditions).

GPs with or about to complete a PhD are invited to apply.

Details & apply: bit.ly/4n7FYm7

Enquiries to: rachel.johnson@bristol.ac.uk

Closes: 8 July 2025
June 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Great to speak to Dr Cini Bhanu on the @bjgp.bsky.social podcast about the risk of postural hypotension associated with antidepressant use. Some great tips for practice - listen below!
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Episode 207: Risk of postural hypotension associated with antidepressants in older adults – what to think about when prescribing
In this episode, we talk to Dr Cini Bhanu about postural hypotension amongst people taking antidepressant medication.
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June 10, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Listen to the audio interview with Dr James Scuffell on patterns in #GP appointment systems
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#PrimaryCare #GPappointments #PrimaryCareResearch
The ‘new kid on the block’ – same day versus routine care appointment systems in general practice - BJGP Interviews
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June 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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GP appointment delivery varies across populations – this study used appointment data from over 3000 #GP practices to identify two prevailing appointment systems
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#PrimaryCare #GPappointments #PrimaryCareResearch
June 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Great to speak to Dr Steve Bradley for the @bjgp.bsky.social podcast about use of chest x-rays for lung cancer diagnosis in general practice. Listen to the podcast here 👉 bjgplife.com/episode-205-... #primarycare
Episode 205: More chest x-rays lead to earlier lung cancer diagnoses and better cancer survival – what we can be doing differently in practice
In this episode, we talk to Dr Steve Bradley about use of chest x-ray and lung cancer diagnosis.
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May 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Listen to the audio interview with Prof. Martijn C Schut and Prof. Henk CPM van Weert on #AI for #LungCancer detection
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#cancer #oncology #PrimaryCare
Using artificial intelligence techniques for early diagnosis of lung cancer in general practice - BJGP Interviews
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May 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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An #AI algorithm can identify patients at risk of lung cancer 4 months earlier than current practice. See how at
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#cancer #LungCancer #oncology #PrimaryCare
May 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Social determinants of distress in South Asian men with LTCs

Intersections of ethnicity, poverty, prejudice & chronic illness shape distress—and how can GPs respond with better ‘CARE’?
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#MentalHealth #SocialDeterminants #SouthAsianHealth #LTCs #PrimaryCare
Social determinants of distress in South Asian men with long-term conditions: a qualitative study in primary care
Background People with long-term physical conditions are more likely to experience distress, depression, or anxiety. Physical–mental comorbidity is associated with lower quality of life, poorer clinic...
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May 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Cancer symptoms are often missed or misattributed during pregnancy leading to delays in diagnosis. I speak to Dr Afrodita Marcu on her paper in the @bjgp.bsky.social looking at cancer diagnosis in pregnancy in the latest episode of the BJGP podcast:
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Episode 203: ‘See the symptom, not the pregnancy’- a look at cancer diagnosis during pregnancy
In this episode, we talk to Dr Afrodita Marcu about cancer diagnosis in pregnancy.
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May 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM