Overview
A general practitioner is a physician who provides comprehensive, continuing medical care to individuals and families across a wide range of health conditions, serving as the first point of contact in the healthcare system. Research published in the International Journal of General Practice addresses the multifaceted challenges and evolving responsibilities of general practice, including barriers to managing conditions such as childhood obesity in resource-limited settings, strategies to improve patient compliance with treatment recommendations, and approaches to caring for patients with chronic diseases and frailty. The journal has examined the organizational aspects of general practice work, recognizing that consultation extends beyond direct patient interaction to include preparation and follow-up activities. Studies have explored patient safety and clinical risk management frameworks specific to general practice settings, as well as the transformation of doctor-patient relationships in response to public health crises, including the need to maintain social connection while implementing physical distancing measures. Additional research has addressed diagnostic challenges in general practice, such as identifying dental sinus infections and managing oral ulcerations, alongside broader considerations of how epidemiological concepts require reassessment in light of emerging infectious diseases.
Research published in this journal
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 12 articles above have been cited 50 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2026 · OAS Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
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2024 · BMC Pediatrics
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2024 · BMC Pediatrics
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2023 · Archives of Health Science
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2023 · Archives of Health Science
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2022 · International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
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2022 · The New Bioethics
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2022 · International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on General Practitioner, linking to each citing work.