Aust Fam Physician
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The BEACH program, a continuous national study of general practice activity in Australia, gives us an overview of diagnostic imaging ordered by Australian general practitioners. This provides a backdrop against which the theme articles in this issue of Australian Family Physician can be further considered.
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Articles published in the research section of Australian Family Physician (AFP) are subject to an editorial process comprising several stages. ⋯ There is less clinical research submitted to AFP than expected for a clinical discipline. Authors and reviewers cause the most delay in manuscripts' passage through the editorial process.
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Reflecting on my first 4 months as a part time academic general practice registrar demonstrates the highs and lows of pursing the challenges of research - particularly after being involved in full time clinical practice. Exploring research in general practice has proved an interesting and rewarding experience.