- A new way of thinking? Exploring professionals' perspectives on the sustainability of interprofessional team meetings: A focus group study. [Journal Article]Eur J Gen Pract. 2026 Dec; 32(1):2708526.EJ
- CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that nurturing team dynamics, tailoring organisational structures, and embedding ongoing evaluation are essential beyond patient care. This may need a new way of thinking to enhance the sustainability of interprofessional team meetings in primary care.
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- Variations in general practitioners' referrals to low-value MRI examinations in Norway: A nationwide register-based study. [Journal Article]Eur J Gen Pract. 2026 Dec; 32(1):2706207.EJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Referral rates varied markedly between GPs. Specialist-certified GPs had lower rates than non-specialists, and higher activity levels and income from fees were associated with higher referral rates - particularly to private providers.
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- EGPRN primary care research at a crossroads advancing research on interprofessional collaboration and on integrated, equitable and complex care. An EGPRN Keynote Paper from the Autumn 2025 Plovdiv Conference. [Journal Article]Eur J Gen Pract. 2026 Dec; 32(1):2708494.EJ
- Primary healthcare is facing unprecedented complexity, driven by multimorbidity, social vulnerability, health inequities, rapid digitalisation, and shifting professional roles.
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- Challenges and strategies for managing early-to-moderate chronic kidney disease in primary care: A systematic integrative review in high-income countries. [Systematic Review]Eur J Gen Pract. 2026 Jul 21; 32(1):2704287.EJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Management of early-to-moderate CKD in primary care varies considerably across high-income countries. Reported findings suggest that improving CKD care may require context-adapted strategies combining organisational, clinical, and educational components, particularly those involving multidisciplinary collaboration and decision support.
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- Effects of a brief primary care intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms after critical illness on health-related quality of life - A secondary analysis of the PICTURE randomised controlled trial. [Randomized Controlled Trial]Eur J Gen Pract. 2026 Dec; 32(1):2702686.EJ
- CONCLUSIONS: In ICU survivors with PTSD symptoms, a brief GP-delivered psychological intervention was associated with clinically meaningful improvements in health-related quality of life over 12 months, with effects emerging over time and only partly explained by PTSD symptom reduction.
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- 'Writing letters to general practice': A qualitative interview study exploring the career sustainability of female general practitioners in Ireland. [Journal Article]Eur J Gen Pract. 2026 Dec; 32(1):2686540.EJ
- CONCLUSIONS: The career of a GP was treasured among women who chose this profession; however, system changes are needed to ensure the ideals of sustained and satisfying GP careers are upheld. Equipping GP graduates with skills to diversify their careers and promoting a strong peer-support network and mentoring opportunities are recommended.
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- From subtle symptoms to disclosure: Communication in violence detection in primary care. [Journal Article]Eur J Gen Pract. 2026 Dec; 32(1):2684128.EJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Our findings highlight the value of the physicians' tenacity and empathic attitude for identifying hidden situations of violence, and suggest that integrating these strategies in routine general practice can enhance detection. The findings underscore the need of training physicians in patient-centred communication and suggest future research avenues for refining detection protocols in primary care.
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- Breast cancer screening in Europe and the role of general practitioners: A 32-country comparative survey. [Journal Article]Eur J Gen Pract. 2026 Dec; 32(1):2689646.EJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Countries with lower screening uptake should consider either enhancing GP involvement or transitioning to a structured, population-based screening system. Further research should explore how best to integrate primary care within national screening strategies.
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- The power of peers. [Editorial]Eur J Gen Pract. 2026 Dec; 32(1):2678753.EJ
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- Patients' perspectives in German general practice on discussing the environmental impact of medications: A qualitative study. [Journal Article]Eur J Gen Pract. 2026 Dec; 32(1):2675759.EJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest opportunities to incorporate climate/environmental aspects into shared decision-making. Understanding patient perspectives enables GPs to address environmental/climate-friendly medication topics in treatment discussions. Patients are receptive to these discussions and willing to accept eco-friendly alternatives despite potential drawbacks. The high level of trust in provider recommendations positions family physicians as key actors in promoting environmental stewardship.
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- Point-of-care ultrasound teaching in general practice and family medicine: EURACT position paper. [Journal Article]Eur J Gen Pract. 2026 Dec; 32(1):2666751.EJ
- Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is an increasingly valuable tool in general practice/family medicine (GP/FM). This position paper from the European Academy of Teachers in General Practice/Family Medicine outlines recommendations for integrating POCUS education across the continuum of training: undergraduate, specialty, and continuing medical education. Recommendations: POCUS should c…
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- Interprofessional collaboration in primary care in Germany - collective irresponsibility, one-way-street or colourful bouquet of services? A qualitative study with stakeholders from various professions. [Journal Article]Eur J Gen Pract. 2026 Dec; 32(1):2671561.EJ
- CONCLUSIONS: To establish IPPC in Germany, remuneration and accountability need to be addressed. Models of IPPC need to integrate suggestions explored, a step-by-step approach for general practitioners to enable change-management and longitudinal support to promote adapted leadership and sustainable implementation.
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- Preventive strategies for recurrent urinary tract infections in premenopausal women: A scoping review. [Review]Eur J Gen Pract. 2026 Dec; 32(1):2661165.EJ
- Recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) in women is common in primary care. Antibiotics can prevent rUTI, but their use is associated with the risk of developing antimicrobial resistance. Thus, non-antibiotic strategies are needed, yet evidence remains limited due to methodologically weak studies. Consequently, potentially effective strategies lack sufficient evidence for guideline inclusion, le…
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- What affects unplanned hospital admissions in older adults according to primary healthcare professionals? A focus group study. [Journal Article]Eur J Gen Pract. 2026 Dec; 32(1):2650928.EJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Unplanned hospital admissions in older adults were perceived to be influenced by patient, healthcare professional, and healthcare organisation-related factors. Strategies such as ensuring broad access to patients' clinical information and treatment wishes, improving personal continuity of care, and structural provision of advance care may contribute to reduce unplanned admissions.
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- Telehealth and access to acute primary care in Europe: Balancing opportunity and equity. [Journal Article]Eur J Gen Pract. 2026 Dec; 32(1):2662775.EJ
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