Use of a rapid microbiological point-of-care test for respiratory infections did not lead to an expected overall reduction in same-day antibiotic prescribing in #PrimaryCare.
Results of the RAPID-TEST clinical trial published in @jamainternalmed.com.
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Evaluation of changes in consultation patterns following ARRS implementation showed an expanded #PrimaryCare capacity but limited impact on GP workload or complexity doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @jialanhong.bsky.social @peteredwards.bsky.social @mn-kashyap.bsky.social @chris-salisbury.bsky.social
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We are open for submissions. A Principal Investigator (PI) is anyone who holds research grant funding and has staff working on their projects.
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📝New blog: Learning from each other: reflections on a public co-applicant collaboration in primary care research.
@neuro-observant.bsky.social & @charlotte-archer.bsky.social share their experience of working together as a public co-applicant & principal investigator.
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📢Our latest research newsletter is out now (July 2025) - packed with our latest research findings, blogs, editorials and opinion pieces, events, featured multimedia content & more.
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New on the CAPC blog: How team science is helping to detect dangerous #drugs and save lives - @jscottuob.bsky.social relates how a conversation with Prof Chris Pudney @uniofbath.bsky.social sparked an idea that is now saving lives.
tinyurl.com/ys83k9yx
#HarmReduction
New blog: How to get the most out of conferences & meetings: reflections from an early career GP Academic.
Academic Clinical Fellow @mn-kashyap.bsky.social shares his tips on making the most of the learning, development & networking opportunities.
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#GPSky #MedSky #PrimaryCare
Taking part in research can be life-changing. Huge thanks to Fred & Francis for sharing their stories of how taking part in the NIHR-funded Game of Stones study helped them lose weight & improve their wellbeing.
Read the blog: bit.ly/4mXdFqa
#BePartOfResearch
ChatGPT seems to be hallucinating / lying a lot today! Even using deep research mode - making up quotes, not admitting mistakes when directly challenged. Maybe my prompts need some refining :x
