- The Amapola Test: description of a novel screening tool for visual alterations in primary care. [Journal Article]Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11; 43(4).FP
- CONCLUSIONS: The Amapola Test allows for correct identification of visual symptoms. This study demonstrates a high level of concordance between patient-reported symptoms using the test and expert clinical history, and indicates potential application as a supportive tool in primary care. However, further studies in real-life settings are needed to demonstrate its usefulness and to evaluate its diagnostic performance.
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- Deferred prescribing in practice: an observational study in community pharmacies in France during 2024-5 and feedback from pharmacists. [Journal Article]Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11; 43(4).FP
- CONCLUSIONS: Effectiveness of deferred prescribing in reducing antibiotic consumption appears to be limited, especially in urban areas. Deferred prescription has little effect on antibiotic consumption. It seems more important to learn not to prescribe antibiotics when infections are viral. Delaying the prescription may help, but communication between pharmacists, doctors, and patients needs to be strengthened. Harmonization of practices and patient education need to be improved in this context of cascading uncertainties.
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- Assessing the risk of drug-induced corrected QT interval prolongation in primary care. [Journal Article]Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11; 43(4).FP
- CONCLUSIONS: Most primary care patients were at low risk for drug-induced QTc prolongation. QTP events were low with none in the high-risk category, which limited evaluation of association between risk categories and QTc prolongation. The study highlights commonly prescribed QTc-prolonging medications in family medicine and their variable QTc effects, emphasizing the need for an outpatient-tailored risk assessment tool.
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- Universal-offer HIV testing amongst patients undergoing blood tests in primary care: results from a multi-centre study. [Multicenter Study]Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11; 43(4).FP
- CONCLUSIONS: Routine HIV testing in primary care is well-accepted and can identify new cases. However, site engagement can be challenging, with closer monitoring, support, and rigorous on-boarding processes required.
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- Sustainable healthcare knowledge, experience and curricular perspectives: a cross-sectional survey within the European Young Family Doctors Movement network. [Journal Article]Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11; 43(4).FP
- CONCLUSIONS: Within this EYFDM sample, prior formal education in sustainable healthcare was uncommon, and interest in further training was high. Findings are exploratory and not generalizable to all European family doctors, but they support the development of validated instruments and the integration of planetary health into family medicine curricula.
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- General practice care models and satisfaction in Australian residential aged care homes: a national survey of GPs, practice nurses, and managers. [Journal Article]Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11; 43(4).FP
- CONCLUSIONS: General practice remains central to aged care but faces persistent workforce and structural pressures. Addressing remuneration, workload, and cross-sector collaboration is critical to sustaining high-quality general practice in RACHs.
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- Effect of direct access to physiotherapy on prescribing and imaging in primary care for musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [Systematic Review]Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11; 43(4).FP
- CONCLUSIONS: DA may reduce medication prescribing in MSDs, though evidence certainty remains low. Imaging results are inconclusive. Further high-quality, adequately powered trials with prespecified prescribing and imaging endpoints are warranted to guide equitable primary care workforce planning.
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- Virtual and in-person interpretation: a qualitative study from the perspective of professional medical interpreters. [Journal Article]Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11; 43(4).FP
- CONCLUSIONS: Interpreters primarily promote in-person interpreters for increased understanding, equity, and human connection to best serve patients. They provided salient examples and a deep understanding to inform the utility of different modalities in various clinical situations. There are opportunities for health systems, clinicians, and families to improve access to interpretation and ensure interpreters can use their full skill set to improve patient care and equity.
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- Temporal changes in chronic disease management in primary care in relation to telehealth policy changes: Australian whole-of-population interrupted time-series analysis. [Journal Article]Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11; 43(4).FP
- CONCLUSIONS: Telehealth policies in Australia sustained access to chronic disease care during the pandemic. Limiting access to these services to video alone was associated with a greater than expected decline in use had the pandemic and introduction of telehealth not occurred.
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- Herpes zoster as a potential clinical marker of undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes in older adults: a retrospective cohort study. [Journal Article]Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11; 43(4).FP
- CONCLUSIONS: Herpes zoster was associated with newly diagnosed T2DM in older people. These findings support the hypothesis that herpes zoster may serve as an early clinical marker of previously unrecognized T2DM. Prospective studies are warranted to clarify temporal relationships and to determine whether targeted glycemic evaluation is clinically beneficial.
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- Co-creation and interprofessional collaborative practice for the local management of osteoporosis: a qualitative study in primary healthcare. [Journal Article]Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11; 43(4).FP
- CONCLUSIONS: A participatory approach facilitated collaborative revision of osteoporosis management by leveraging local knowledge and promoting interprofessional learning. Participatory health research appears useful for developing ICP in managing complex conditions such as osteoporosis in primary healthcare.
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- The digital heartbeat: a qualitative descriptive study on women's views on preventing cardiovascular disease in primary care. [Journal Article]Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11; 43(4).FP
- CONCLUSIONS: Despite the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, there is a significant knowledge gap among women regarding the chronic nature and manifestations of these diseases. Artificial intelligent-enabled technologies like Xi-Care, with the potential for customization and interactive engagement, could enhance the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in women, providing valuable insights for the subsequent phases of the project leading to Xi-Care's development.
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- Managing patients with mental health conditions in family medicine: a qualitative study exploring the experiences of general practitioners' experiences in Switzerland. [Journal Article]Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11; 43(4).FP
- CONCLUSIONS: GPs' experiences revealed a mixed reality: their dedication to patient care existed alongside their frustration with systemic constraints, highlighting the complexity of mental health management in primary care. Sustainable improvements would require addressing gaps in caregivers' training, greater interprofessional collaboration, and more public health initiatives to mainstream mental health care into society.
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- Current state of electronic problems lists in primary care: a rapid scoping review. [Journal Article]Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11; 43(4).FP
- CONCLUSIONS: Despite technological advances, the clinical value of electronic PLs in primary care continues to depend on governance, workflow integration, and shared accountability. Updating the Hodge and Narus framework highlights the need for sociotechnical approaches to PL improvement as PLs become integral to CDS and artificial intelligence-enabled care.
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- Gender-based differences in colorectal cancer screening uptake in Singapore: a cross-sectional study. [Journal Article]Fam Pract. 2026 Jun 11; 43(4).FP
- CONCLUSIONS: A one-size-fits-all approach to health promotion is likely insufficient in boosting compliance with colorectal cancer screening recommendations. Further work must be done to understand the more qualitative nuances surrounding women's challenges in being screen-current in Singapore.
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