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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Extended Deadline: We are accepting special issue submissions until January 31st 2026! Find out more:

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Exploring adherence to antihypertensive medication in Black African and Black Caribbean residents in South East London: a qualitative study | BJGP Open

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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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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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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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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We are still accepting submissions for both our AI and our Social care special issues until January 31st 2026!
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Artificial intelligence in general practice in Germany: an online survey of current use, perceived benefits, barriers, and future needs

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The patient-safety implications of AI-based communication with migrants in general practice: a scoping review

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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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