Starting an antidepressant is associated with a 2-4-fold increased risk of postural hypotension in the first month in people aged ≥60 years doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... #PrimaryCare #Antidepressant #Hypotension #GeneralPractice #Research

Research by @charlotte-archer.bsky.social & co showed rising anxiety medication prescriptions in those aged under 35 & explored why GPs prescribe beta blockers for anxiety. Both studies provided context for this article in yesterday's @theguardian.com. Links to papers in thread. ⬇️ bit.ly/3ZuNtJo

This study highlights potential safety concerns in post-discharge care of older adults in #GeneralPractice & paves the way for intervention development targeted to help practices set up, monitor & improve their own systems for managing older patients following inpatient care doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

@bristolhealthp.bsky.social @bnssgresearch.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk @gppact.bsky.social @wisegpcouk.bsky.social

WiseGP are joining with @gppact.bsky.social to explore the hidden wisdom of general practice. Our colleagues often pass on gems of wisdom…the ‘HIDDEN KNOWLEDGE’ of general practice. We want to make this ‘hidden knowledge’ visible- contribute via the link! wisegp.co.uk/so/19PPdOUIc...

🎉Excited to announce the launch of the PACT Impact report. Huge thanks to all the PACT members who have contributed @gppact.bsky.social @dipeshgopal.bsky.social www.gppact.org/news/pact-im...

Our WiseGP map provides an overview of all the centres of scholarship in the UK, key areas of expertise and contacts... Explore more🌎 wisegp.co.uk/wisegp-map @sapc.ac.uk @rcgp.bsky.social @gppact.bsky.social

@hyms.ac.uk @gppact.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

Why focus on research in general practice? Prof Paul Little explains… See: medicsvoices.com/paul-little-... @bjgp.bsky.social @annfammed.bsky.social @oxprimarycare.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @uos-primarycare.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

Are you a clinician working in UK general practice? If so, please sign up to The Hidden Workload Study which is being conducted by @gppact.bsky.social. Over 350 practices have already joined. The team is especially keen to recruit more practice nurses. See 🔽 @rcn.org.uk @nursingstandard.bsky.social

The Hidden Workload Study is live! St Georges University & @gppact.bsky.social are exploring often unseen work #clinicians do beyond patient consultations in #generalpractice. Join them in uncovering the hidden workload! 🩺 🔗 Learn more: gppact.org/the-hidden-w... @georginaspcr.bsky.social

Our membership has been growing steadily this year and we recently passed the milestone of 1,000 members! Thanks a lot to everyone for helping to make this happen!

Great to our very own Stephen Woolford talk about the Hidden Workload study: www.gponline.com/doctor-lifts... See here for more information: www.gppact.org/the-hidden-w...

This systematic review of the global qualitative evidence provides a nuanced insight into the complex reasons underlying multiple non-utilisation of healthcare appointments ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... Follow👣 @bjgpopen.bsky.social 1/2

🎄 The SPCR Christmas tree is up, and it’s sparkling with some impressive numbers from 2024! 🌟 Each bauble highlights a key stat from our year in primary care research—take a look at what we’ve achieved together! 🎁✨ #SPCR2024 #PrimaryCareResearch @georginaspcr.bsky.social

@gppact.bsky.social ‘s Hidden Workload study led by Stephen Woolford is doing brilliant and necessary work to understand the realities and nuances of GP workload. This is essential for the future sustainability of general practice (and therefore the NHS!) www.gponline.com/doctor-lifts... #gpsky

BJGP Open | What are GPs' experiences with the recommendation text box in hospital discharge summaries? Results from a nationwide survey in Denmark ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... Follow @bjgpopen.bsky.social for more original research and opinion articles

We've just flown over to Bluesky social! Please follow us for updates on all things WiseGP... 🦉Championing the expert generalist work of GPs 🦉Supporting GPs and their teams to manage complex problems and deliver whole person healthcare 🦉Reclaiming general practice @joannelreeve.bsky.social

The @rcgp.bsky.social attracts over 1,900 attendees each year. What's it like to attend for the first time? Dr Molly Dineen, Academic Clinical Fellow in #GeneralPractice at CAPC, shares her experience in a new blog: ▶️bit.ly/3OCPEoC & short film (trailer ⬇️) #GPsky #PrimaryCare

Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪