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PACT is a new national Primary Care CollaboraTive which collected data on >2500 patients, and found that around a quarter of tests may be partially or fully unnecessary. Around half of tests (48.8%) did not lead to any change in management or reassurance; 13.4% led to further blood tests or repeat blood tests; 2.7% led to further radiology tests; and 6.2% of tests led to a new diagnosis or confirmation of diagnosis. Patients may benefit from more realistic expectations of the role of blood tests. Find out about becoming a PACT member.

British Journal of General Practice: 73 (735)

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  • An observational study of how clinicians, patients and the health care system create the experience of joined up, continuous primary care in the absence of relational continuity
    Patrick Bruno Manley Burch, et al
    British Journal of General Practice 27 September 2023; BJGP.2023.0208. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0208
  • Comparing dietary strategies to manage cardiovascular risk in primary care: Narrative review of systematic reviews
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    British Journal of General Practice 27 September 2023; BJGP.2022.0564. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2022.0564
  • Understanding patient views and experiences of the IDENTIfication of PALLiative care needs (IDENTI-Pall): a qualitative interview study
    Isabel Leach, et al
    British Journal of General Practice 27 September 2023; BJGP.2023.0071. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0071
  • Long-term cardiovascular risks and statin treatment impact on socioeconomic inequalities: microsimulation model
    Runguo Wu, et al
    British Journal of General Practice 27 September 2023; BJGP.2023.0198. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0198
  • Understanding the patient experience of coeliac disease diagnosis: a qualitative interview study
    Alice Harper, et al
    British Journal of General Practice 26 September 2023; BJGP.2023.0299. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0299
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Alcohol brief interventions

General practice can deliver alcohol brief interventions in daily practice when appropriately resourced and supported, according to new research. The REACH programme – REducing AlCohol- related Harm – includes resources for patients, clinicians, and clinics, and has been found to improve alcohol recording in general practice. The authors emphasise that preventive health innovations for alcohol misuse can be supported through existing channels with enhanced alignment between national policy and clinical need. See REACH resources for GPs and practice nurses.

 

Musculoskeletal consultations and prescribing

Fewer people sought help from primary care for their musculoskeletal conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions according to a new study. Of those who did, a greater proportion were prescribed strong painkilling medicines, including strong opioids. This trend reversed as restrictions eased. Clinicians appeared to respond to patient needs during the pandemic amidst restrictions placed on non-pharmacological treatments. Commissioners and policy makers should consider the impact of these behaviour changes for future pandemic planning.

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