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We lead multidisciplinary applied research and training to rethink the way health care is delivered in general practice and across the community.
In memory of Andrew Herxheimer 1925 – 2016
23 February 2016
Adherence to cancer referral guidelines by GPs varies internationally
11 February 2016
GPs across England, Northern Ireland and Wales are less likely to follow recommendations for definitive action for cancer referral and diagnosis than their non-UK counterparts.
Wokingham practice is leading the country in landmark cancer detection study
5 February 2016
Coordinated locally by the Primary Care Clinical Trials Unit, the CANDID study aims to improve the early detection of lung and bowel cancer in the UK.
Medicine safety ‘needs international coordination’
4 February 2016
How quickly should a drug be withdrawn from the market if it causes harm? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer depends on where you live, Oxford University researchers have found.
Text messages can help reduce blood pressure
18 January 2016
SMS text message reminders can help reduce people's blood pressure, finds a new study published in Circulation.
New research exploring how frontline staff use patient experience data for service improvement
13 January 2016
Health Experiences Research Group leads collaborative project on how to make better use of patient experience data.
EBHC scholarships awarded to research staff
3 December 2015
Department continues to strengthen professional development and career support for staff at all levels.
NHS GP-level prescribing data now open for all
3 December 2015
Prescribing data from NHS GP practices across England can now be scrutinised online to see how responsive they are to cost-efficiency and patient safety recommendations.
Study looks at factors behind GP diagnosis errors
30 November 2015
Key themes include diagnostic uncertainty, pattern recognition, and red flags.
Oxford team to help in the fight against superbugs
18 November 2015
Study to look at interventions to improve the prescribing of antibiotics, focussing on doctors in training.
£1.8m funding for probiotics research
18 November 2015
Can probiotics prevent infections and reduce the need for antibiotics in care home residents?
Sunday GP appointments unlikely to meet patient needs
6 November 2015
81 per cent of patients find their GP surgery opening times convenient, according to the General Practice Patient Survey.
Susan Jebb awarded 2015 John Maddox Prize for standing up for science
4 November 2015
Professor of Diet and Population Health recognised for tackling misconceptions about diet
Cochrane Colloquium: Advancing evidence-informed healthcare
22 October 2015
This year’s 23rd Cochrane Colloquium took place in Vienna, Austria over the course of five days in October, with several department researchers in attendance.
Immigration reduces waiting times for outpatient referrals
22 October 2015
Working paper brings fresh evidence to the debate about the impact of immigration on the NHS.
Study finds mixed support available to women after traumatic birth
8 October 2015
Near-miss events in childbirth can have a long-lasting effect on women and their families.
Hypertension research wins RCGP accolade
5 October 2015
RCGP Annual Research Paper of the Year Award presented to UK–Canadian collaboration led by Professor Richard McManus.