Randomised controlled trial of the READER method of critical appraisal in general practice

Objective: To evaluate the READER model for critical reading by comparing it with a free appraisal, and to explore what factors influence different components of the model.

Outcome of low back pain in general practice: a prospective study

Objectives: To investigate the claim that 90% of episodes of low back pain that present to general practice have resolved within one month.

Secondary prevention in coronary heart disease: baseline survey of provision in general practice

Objective: To determine secondary preventive treatment and habits among patients with coronary heart disease in general practice.

Influence of social problems on management in general practice: multipractice questionnaire survey

Objectives: To find how often social problems influence clinical management in general practice, how management is changed, and how the characteristics of patients, doctors, and the doctor-patient relationship influence this management.

Diabetes care in general practice: meta-analysis of randomised control trials

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of care in general practice for people with diabetes.

Randomised controlled trial of patient centred care of diabetes in general practice: impact on current wellbeing and future disease risk

Objective To assess the effect of additional training of practice nurses and general practitioners in patient centred care on the lifestyle and psychological and physiological status of patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.