RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 A service-academic partnership in primary care research: one practice's experience. JF British Journal of General Practice JO Br J Gen Pract FD British Journal of General Practice SP 645 OP 649 VO 53 IS 493 A1 Anthony J S White A1 Jan Date A1 Jane Taylor A1 Ann Louise Kinmonth YR 2003 UL http://bjgp.org/content/53/493/645.abstract AB Further development of a strong research base for general practice is important if the profession is to respond appropriately to its central role in service provision. It can be difficult for general practitioners (GPs) who have not pursued an academic career path to make a significant contribution to research. The development of a service-academic partnership is described, together with an honest account of the difficulties encountered.