BJGP Open Journal
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Peer reviewed. Open access. Online-only. Original research & articles of importance to international primary care clinicians & researchers. RT ≠ endorsement.
London, England
Joined January 2019
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Continuity of care and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes | Research on the effect of continuity often excludes patients with few appointments, but this study shows these are the patients with the highest mortality ➡️
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Adapting the Primary Care Assessment Tool for Sub-Saharan Africa | This study validates a tool that enables measurement of the core functions of primary carek: access, continuity, coordination, comprehensiveness, person-centredness ➡️
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Data from 1740 patient cases on the indications, diagnostic goals, clinical consequences of CRP point of care test use and its impact on GPs’ clinical confidence, decision making, and patient communication ➡️
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The Montreal Cognitive Assessment screening tool for mild cognitive impairment is more sensitive and specific than the commonly used Mini-Mental State Examination. This study found MoCA is feasible and easy to perform during routine GP consultations ➡️
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This cross-sectional study highlights the need to prioritise mental health in patients with type 2 diabetes in general practice, demonstrating the effectiveness of the WHO Well-being Index (WHO-5) as a systematic screening tool. ➡️
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Many suggest GP should be adjusted for deprivation, but there is currently no evidence on the likely effect. This study provides crucial insights into the effects of such an adjustment, unintended consequences and how these can be mitigated ➡️
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The first UK study to explore primary care professionals' views and experiences of deprescribing both opioids and gabapentinoids in Deep End practices that cover significant deprivation ➡️ @cpc156 #DeepEnd #DeepEndGP
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The importance of place in GP consultations | New research shows that location may have a disproportionate negative impact marginalised patients, leading to disrupted care and potential clinical and safeguarding risks ➡️
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Potentially inappropriate prescribing in middle-aged adults: a significant problem with a lack of action and evidence to address it ➡️ @mpnaughton89
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