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A recent BJGP editorial
1 highlights the importance of primary care research and argues that health systems should “invest in the academics and research practice networks that provide the evidence”. 1 However,numerous barriers to participation in clinical research exist, particularly in the UK primary care setting where GPs...Competing Interests: Dr Symonds is a senior GP partner at Oak Tree Surgery. Oak Tree Surgery is an RCGP 'Research Ready' accredited NHS general practice and is a member of the Cornwall Clinical Research Group. Dr Trethewey and Mrs Beck have nothing to disclose. - Page navigation anchor for Primary care research is importantPrimary care research is importantFirstShow More
of all ,many of the current guidelines are limited to the general practice environment. The recommendations of these guidelinesare not always based on studies of primary health care population or on universal studies of primary health care population. Primary health care can cover...Competing Interests: None declared. - Page navigation anchor for Challenges of GPs conducting primary care researchChallenges of GPs conducting primary care research
We applaud the viewpoint1 by Hobbs that
Show Morethe importance of primary care research cannot be overemphasised . As GPs, however, we find it difficult to conduct high-quality primary care research, particularly for those working in underdeveloped areas. The challenges shouldbe taken seriously so that more GPs could...Competing Interests: None declared.