The British Journal of General Practice 
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CONCLUSION: In a primary care paediatric population, temperature measurements with NCITs varied by>1°C compared with axillary and tympanic approaches. But there was also poor agreement between tympanic and axillary thermometers. Since clinical guidelines often rely on specific fever thresholds, clinicians should interpret peripheral thermometer readings with caution and in the context of a holistic assessment of the child.
PMID: 32205332 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 23, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Hayward G, Verbakel JY, Ismail FA, Edwards G, Wang K, Fleming S, Holtman GA, Glogowska M, Morris E, Curtis K, van den Bruel A Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Understanding how patients establish strategies for living with asthma: a qualitative study in UK primary care as part of IMP2ART.
CONCLUSION: Patients reported learning intuitively how to self-manage. Some regular actions became habitual; dealing with the unexpected required more reflective cognitive skills. In order to support implementation of optimal asthma self- management, clinicians should consider both these aspects of self-management and support, and educate patients proactively.
PMID: 32205333 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 23, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Daines L, Morrow S, Wiener-Ogilvie S, Scott C, Steed L, Taylor SJ, Pinnock H Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
How accurate are GPs at integrating evidence into prescribing decisions?
PMID: 32152040 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 9, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Wilcock J, Alsop K, Spitzer D Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Comparison of Centor and McIsaac scores in primary care: a meta-analysis over multiple thresholds.
CONCLUSION: Both Centor and McIsaac scores provide only fair discrimination of those with and without GABHS, and appear broadly equivalent in performance. The poor calibration for a positive test result suggests other point-of-care tests are required to rule in GABHS; however, with both Centor and McIsaac scores, a score of ≤0 may be sufficient to rule out infection.
PMID: 32152041 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 9, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Willis BH, Coomar D, Baragilly M Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Antibiotic use and serious complications following acute otitis media and acute sinusitis: a retrospective cohort study.
CONCLUSION: Serious complications following AOM and AS are rare. Antibiotics are associated with lower odds of developing complications, but the NNT are large.
PMID: 32152042 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 9, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Cushen R, Francis NA Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Women's experiences of diagnosis and management of polycystic ovary syndrome: a mixed-methods study in general practice.
CONCLUSION: From the experiences of the women in this study, it appears that PCOS in general practice is not viewed as a long-term condition with an increased risk of comorbidities including mental health problems. Further research should explore GPs' awareness of comorbidities and the differences in PCOS care experienced by women from different ethnic backgrounds.
PMID: 32152043 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 9, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Hillman SC, Bryce C, Caleychetty R, Dale J Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
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Plus Ça Change ….
Br J Gen Pract. 2020 Mar;70(692):99
Authors: Jones R
PMID: 32107213 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jones R Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Ave atque vale.
PMID: 32107214 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jones R Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Choosing antithrombotics for atrial fibrillation in primary care.
PMID: 32107215 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Mustafa M, Sheppard JP Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Suicide prevention in young people: optimising primary care.
PMID: 32107216 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Michail M, Mughal F, Robinson J Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Lyme disease: implications for general practice.
PMID: 32107217 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Cairns V Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Multimorbidity and GP burnout.
PMID: 32107218 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Mercer SW, Watt GC, Reilly J, Mullin A, Deep End Steering Group. Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Mental health in diabetes: can't afford to address the service gaps or can't afford not to?
PMID: 32107219 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Ambury T Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
The relevance of mobile applications helping in doctor-patient relationships.
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PMID: 32107220 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Józsa T Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Amending WONCA's P4 definition: the cure has been worse than the disease.
PMID: 32107221 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Norman AH, Tesser CD Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Efficacy of text message intervention for increasing MMR uptake in light of the recent loss of UK's measles-free status.
PMID: 32107222 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Venkatesh A, Chia DT, Tang A, Waldock W Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Our experience of employing a musculoskeletal practitioner in general practice.
PMID: 32107223 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Leach J, Lievesley K Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Deprescribing.
PMID: 32107224 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Ellwood RW Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Potential for placing voice-activated devices to improve patient care in general practices as well as patients' homes.
PMID: 32107225 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Weatherburn CJ Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
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PMID: 32107226 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
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PMID: 32107227 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Debrief: Making a just noticeable difference.
PMID: 32107228 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Lawson E Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
The integration of paramedics into primary care.
PMID: 32107229 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Wagstaff B, Mistry V Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Engaging patients and triggering self-care: using Intelligent Augmented Reality apps.
PMID: 32107230 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Phan T, Bracegirdle L, Chambers R Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Venom: saving lives in general practice.
PMID: 32107231 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Moos B Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Yonder: Colonoscopy, bone health, risk communication, and task shifting.
PMID: 32107232 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Rashid A Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Retirement, GDPR, and word clouds.
PMID: 32107233 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Hughes P Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Confessions of a CQC inspector.
PMID: 32107234 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Gillam S Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
All together now.
PMID: 32107235 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Scanlon T Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
'Hitting Targets': a poem from a study of cardiovascular disease prevention.
PMID: 32107236 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Cupit C, Tobin S Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Jumping in at the Deep End: supporting young GPs working in deprivation.
PMID: 32107237 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Steen R, Walton E, Patterson D Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Books: In Praise of Walking. The New Science of How We Walk and Why it's Good for Us: Afoot.
PMID: 32107238 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jeffrey D Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Books: Researching Health: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods. Third edition.: Filling in Your Research Knowledge Gaps.
PMID: 32107239 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Poppleton A Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Books: The Inpatient Dr Lange. One Man's Fight to End the Global HIV Epidemic: A Hero for Today.
PMID: 32107240 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Vernon G Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Books: Starting to Shrink: Every Doctor's Worst Nightmare.
PMID: 32107241 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Rowlands S Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Books: Freshwater: Adrift in Our Internal Intricacies.
PMID: 32107242 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Bransby T Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Books: In Shock: How Nearly Dying Made Me a Better Doctor: On the Other Side.
PMID: 32107243 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Fung P Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Viewpoint: Health professionals and the arms trade.
PMID: 32107244 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Morrison L Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
General practice: changing problems, enduring values.
PMID: 32107245 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Howie J Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Routine vaccinations during pregnancy: an update.
PMID: 32107246 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Wilcox CR, Rowe R, Mobley DC, Willcox M, Jones CE Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss and bedside phone testing: a guide for primary care.
PMID: 32107247 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Ojha S, Henderson A, Bennett W, Clark M Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Progress in using the electronic health record to improve primary care.
PMID: 32107248 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - March 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Robson J, Boomla K, Hull SA Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Brief interventions for obesity when patients are asked to pay for weight loss treatment: an observational study in primary care with an embedded randomised trial.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A brief intervention whereby GPs opportunistically facilitate an NHS-funded referral to a weight loss programme is clinically and cost-effective.
AIM: To test the acceptability of a brief intervention and attendance at a weight loss programme when GPs facilitate a referral that requires patients to pay for the service.
DESIGN AND SETTING: An observational study of the effect of a GP encouraging attendance at a weight loss programme requiring self-payment in the West Midlands from 16 October 2018 to 30 November 2018, to compare with a previous trial in England in which the service was...
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - February 24, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Tudor K, Jebb SA, Manoharan I, Aveyard P Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Increasing uptake of hepatitis C virus infection case-finding, testing, and treatment in primary care: evaluation of the HepCATT (Hepatitis C Assessment Through to Treatment) trial.
CONCLUSION: When supported by a complex intervention, primary care can play a crucial role in identifying and caring for patients with HCV infection, to help stem the HCV epidemic, and prevent HCV-related illness.
PMID: 32094220 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - February 24, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Horwood J, Clement C, Roberts K, Waldron CA, Irving WL, Macleod J, Hickman M Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Evaluation of primary care 6- to 8-week hip check for diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip: a 15-year observational cohort study.
CONCLUSION: This 15-year study highlights the limitations of a hip check at 6 to 8 weeks. These findings support the reassessment of the national guidelines for this aspect of the NIPE DDH screening programme.
PMID: 32094221 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - February 24, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Davies R, Talbot C, Paton R Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Digital interventions for parents of acutely ill children and their treatment-seeking behaviour: a systematic review.
CONCLUSION: There is little evidence to support the use of digital interventions to help parent and/or carers looking after children with acute illness. Future research should involve parents during intervention development, and adequately powered trials are needed to assess the impact of such interventions on health services and the identification of children who are seriously ill.
PMID: 32041764 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - February 10, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Donovan E, Wilcox CR, Patel S, Hay AD, Little P, Willcox ML Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Optimising management of UTIs in primary care: a qualitative study of patient and GP perspectives to inform the development of an evidence-based, shared decision-making resource.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections managed in general practice. Many women with symptoms of uncomplicated UTI may not benefit meaningfully from antibiotic treatment, but the evidence base is complex and there is no suitable shared decision-making resource to guide antibiotic treatment and symptomatic care for use in general practice consultations.
AIM: To develop an evidence-based, shared decision-making intervention leaflet to optimise management of uncomplicated UTI for women aged
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - February 10, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Lecky DM, Howdle J, Butler CC, McNulty CA Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in the community using data from OxRen: a UK population-based cohort study.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a largely asymptomatic condition of diminished renal function, which may not be detected until advanced stages without screening.
AIM: To establish undiagnosed and overall CKD prevalence using a cross-sectional analysis.
DESIGN AND SETTING: Longitudinal cohort study in UK primary care.
METHOD: Participants aged ≥60 years were invited to attend CKD screening visits to determine whether they had reduced renal function (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] 60 years. Follow-up will provide data on annual incidence, rate of CKD progression, d...
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - February 10, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Hirst JA, Hill N, O'Callaghan CA, Lasserson D, McManus RJ, Ogburn E, Mena JMO, Shine B, Taylor CJ, Vazquez-Montes MD, Yang Y, Hobbs FR Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Barriers and enablers to collaborative working between GPs and pharmacists: a qualitative interview study.
CONCLUSION: A good working relationship between the GP and pharmacist, where each profession understood the other's skills and expertise, was key. The importance of face-to-face meetings and feedback should be considered in future studies of interdisciplinary interventions, and by GP practices that employ pharmacists and other allied health professionals.
PMID: 32041767 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - February 10, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Duncan P, Ridd MJ, McCahon D, Guthrie B, Cabral C Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
Prognostic value of first-recorded breathlessness for future chronic respiratory and heart disease a cohort study using a UK national primary care database.
CONCLUSION: Breathlessness can be an indicator of developing COPD, asthma, and IHD, and is associated with early mortality. With careful assessment, appropriate intervention, and proactive follow-up and monitoring, there is the potential to improve identification at first presentation in primary care in those at high risk of future disease who present with this symptom.
PMID: 32041768 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - February 10, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Chen Y, Hayward R, Chew-Graham CA, Hubbard R, Croft P, Sims K, Jordan KP Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research
