Screening is 'not effective' in the fight against domestic violence
No evidence to support screening for domestic violence, according to new paper published in the BMJ (13th May)
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July Teaching newsletter
The teaching newsletter for July is now available.
Two NIHR School for Primary Care Research Fellowship awards
Congratulations to Helen Cramer and Alison Gregory who have both been awarded NIHR School for Primary Care Research Fellowship in Primary Health Care.
Family medicine training in Palestine
New report published into the evaluation of a Family Medicine postgraduate training programme in Palestine
Effective methods for reducing unplanned hospital admissions
Study identifies the most effective methods for reducing unplanned hospital admissions
GP Teaching awards
Congratulations to this year's winners of the GP Teaching awards
The 3D study: Improving whole person care
A nationwide £1.78 million study to improve the quality of life for patients suffering with multiple long-term health conditions begins today. Researchers from the Universities of Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester and Dundee are joining forces for the 3D Study – a project which will see a new management system trialled in selected GP practices. This three year study is funded by the National Institute for Health Research Health Services and Delivery Research (NIHR HS&DR) Programme.
Appointments and promotions
Congratulations to Dr Purdy and Dr Kessler on their recent appointments.
Research Paper of the Year Award
Breakthrough study on early symptoms of ovarian cancer wins RCGP research paper of the year award
Coughs and antibiotics
Prof. Alastair Hay talks to the BBC's Inside Health Radio 4 programme about coughs and the use of antibiotics in primary care.