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We are the BJGP - the British Journal of General Practice. We publish primary care research + comment to serve the international community. Editor: @euanlawson.social here on Bluesky.
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BJGPLife: The Strange Death of Medical England by William Hayes-Wood
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December 6, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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BJGPLife: Maybe it’s time to reframe ‘goodwill’ in general practice?
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December 5, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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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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BJGPLife: Six books to read, give, or talk about during the festive season
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December 4, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Health problems and prescription patterns of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) remain distinct from those without ID in #GeneralPractice

There is a continuing need for GPs to recognise these differences and adapt care to address the specific needs of people with ID doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
December 4, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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BJGPLife: Position vacant
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December 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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"... sometimes the more subtle stuff gets missed ..."

Clinicians and patients welcomed the development of P Risk, a new tool designed to help GPs identify people at risk of developing psychosis doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @katrinaturner.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social @epdsk.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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BJGPLife: The art of AI conversation: Why GPs need systems that embrace uncertainty
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December 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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This study developed a new intervention #PATH-GP, combining education, training, and systematic testing approaches to increase #HIV testing and access to pre-exposure prophylaxis in #GeneralPractice, addressing key barriers to HIV prevention doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @arc-west.bsky.social #PrimaryCare
Developing the PATH-GP (Prevention and Testing for HIV in General Practice) intervention: a person-based approach intervention development study to increase HIV testing and PrEP access | British Journal of General Practice
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December 2, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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BJGPLife: Christmas Yonder: Wishbones, gifts from patients, and Christmas Ozempic advertising
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December 1, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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BJGPLife: Death in a Shallow Pond: A Philosopher, a Drowning Child, and Strangers in Need, By David Edmonds
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November 29, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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Read the latest issue on Menopause: equitable menopause care, and diverse community experiences. Also this month: first-trimester antidepressant use and miscarriage, cervical screening, and sexual assault conversations
#PrimaryCare #Menopause #WomensHealth #GeneralPractice
November 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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BJGPLife: A Yuletide mystery
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November 28, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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BJGPLife: Sentience without borders: ethics beyond the brain
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November 27, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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BJGPLife: ‘The care’ or ‘To care’. What would you want?
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November 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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BJGPLife: Schrödinger’s consultation
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November 25, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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BJGPLife: Two under two, one Trainer, and a town called Virginia
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November 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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BJGPLife: Book review: Finding Meaning in Healthcare: Looking Through the Hermeneutic Window
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November 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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HPV: urine self-sampling for human papillomavirus shows non-inferior diagnostic test accuracy compared with routine cervical sampling in a general cervical screening population doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @drjendavog.bsky.social  #GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare
Urine human papillomavirus testing for cervical screening in a UK general screening population: a diagnostic test accuracy study | British Journal of General Practice
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November 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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BJGPLife: I have a stammer
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November 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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BJGPLife: Pathways of Hope: co-creating a public information comic with a recovery community
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November 20, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Postural hypotension poses significant risks such as falls & mortality.

Awareness of guideline-recommended indications for screening remains low & adherence to correct measurement techniques is inconsistent in #GeneralPractice.

Time & clarity on measuring methods are needed doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
Understanding measurement of postural hypotension: a nationwide survey of general practice in England | British Journal of General Practice
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November 20, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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A case-management approach could be a promising intervention for improving uptake of physical health checks for people living with severe mental illness.

However, authors of this #SystematicReview support calls for a more robust evidence base doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... #PrimaryCare #GeneralPractice
Increasing uptake of physical health checks for people living with severe mental illness: a systematic review | British Journal of General Practice
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November 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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BJGPLife: Fellowship re-ignited my GP career: Could it do the same for yours?
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November 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Patient-centred polypharmacy medication reviews in #PrimaryCare were found to be mostly satisfactory by participants in this mixed-methods study.

Such reviews have the potential to improve patient experience, satisfaction, and engagement @capcbristol.bluesky.social doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
November 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM