The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Timely diagnosis of cancer in patients who present with symptoms in primary care is a quality-improvement priority. ⋯ In the 5-year period, including the year when national guidelines were updated (that is, 2015), there were substantial improvements to the diagnostic process of patients who present to general practice in England with symptoms of a subsequently diagnosed cancer.
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The burden of osteoarthritis (OA) in UK primary care has not been investigated thoroughly. ⋯ People with OA had increased rates of GP consultations, admissions to hospital, and all-cause mortality that varied across joint sites.