Empathy in healthcare is finally making a comeback

Oxford-led research makes BJGP's top ten most read and published research articles of 2021

15 February 2022

Four articles, led or co-authored by Oxford researchers in the department, make the BMJ's top 10 list for the most read and published articles of 2021.

Three out of four people with heart failure could be diagnosed sooner, potentially improving quality of life and reducing costs to the healthcare system.

29 November 2021

Researchers from the University of Oxford have today reported that only 1 in 4 people diagnosed with heart failure received a simple, recommended blood test that could have resulted in an earlier diagnosis at a more treatable stage.

Designing and implementing an educational framework for paramedics rotating into primary care

18 November 2021

Georgette Eaton shares an overview of her research as part of her NIHR Doctoral Research Fellowship focusing on the employment of paramedics in primary care.

Oxford-led research makes BJGP's top ten most read research articles of 2020

8 February 2021

Five articles, led by Oxford researchers in the department, make the top 10 list for the most read articles in the British Journal of General Practice in 2020 - including number one.

Oxfordshire-based SCAN pathway wins BMJ award

9 October 2020

A pathway designed to investigate individuals with non-specific but concerning symptoms of cancer wins the BMJ Awards 2020 Cancer Care Team of the Year.

How is video consulting changing health services?

29 September 2020

A project looking at video consulting during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic is funded by The Health Foundation

'Remote-by-Default Care' project launches

1 June 2020

The role of paramedics in primary care may be innovative, but requires a stronger evidence base

19 May 2020

Cultural environments can improve health and wellbeing through “social prescribing”, according to Oxford University report

11 March 2020

Oxford University’s world-class gardens, libraries and museums could benefit the health and wellbeing of Oxfordshire residents through “social prescribing”, according to a report published today by an interdisciplinary team at Oxford University.

Doctors overestimate the size of benefits and harms of treatments

4 March 2020

UK general practitioners tend to overestimate the benefit or harm associated with prescription drugs for long-term conditions, meaning they rely on their broad understanding rather than precise knowledge of treatment effects, finds a survey by Oxford University researchers.

Improving labour productivity in primary care

20 December 2019

The Oxford RCGP Research and Surveillance Centre are to collaborate on Health Foundation-funded project.

Messy Realities project scoops public engagement award and launches podcast series

28 November 2019

Analysis of blood test requests shows potential for point-of-care testing in the community

21 September 2018

Pre-diabetes diagnosis does little to influence lifestyle change

27 July 2018

The eleven best medications for reducing pressure on emergency care services

26 July 2018

Prescription costs increase for low-value treatments

23 May 2018

Prescription costs increase for low-value treatments despite reduction in numbers

Can screening for atrial fibrillation prevent stroke?

16 May 2018

Upcoming trial involving 120,000 patients to investigate screening for stroke prevention

GPs deserve greater safety netting support

9 May 2018

Should home-based blood pressure monitoring be commonplace in NHS?

27 February 2018

Alternatives to face-to-face GP consultations unlikely to deliver hoped-for benefits in practice

30 January 2018

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