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Hot Topics Interview: Dr Euan Lawson, GP & Editor of the BJGP
Jan 31, 2025
Dr. Euan Lawson, a GP and editor of the BJGP, shares his journey from military service to influential roles in medical education and journal editing. He discusses the impactful research published during his tenure, especially regarding continuity of care and its implications on health outcomes. Lawson emphasizes the struggle of integrating research into practice and champions the need for reforms in funding models to support underserved areas in healthcare. His vision for the future highlights the importance of inclusion health in evolving general practice.
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- Dr. Euan Lawson emphasizes the significance of BJGP Open in increasing accessibility to quality primary care research and its impact on the GP community.
- He critiques the current general practice structure for failing to address health inequalities, advocating for better access and care for marginalized populations.
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Dr. Ewan Lawson's Career Journey
Dr. Ewan Lawson shares his diverse career path, which began with his medical training in Scotland during the 1990s. After graduation, he served as a GP in various environments, including the army and locations such as Bosnia and Brunei. His transition into medical education coincided with the establishment of Lancaster Medical School, where he became involved in developing courses focused on general practice and primary care. This blending of clinical practice and academic involvement eventually led to his roles as deputy editor and subsequently the editor of the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP).
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