General Practice Research

Introduction

The mission of the research unit in the Department of General Practice is to provide leadership in the development, implementation and dissemination of primary health care research which informs policy and practice, and is linked to improved health outcomes for the Australian community.

The Department of General Practice at Monash University contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the field of primary health care through multidisciplinary research. Although the scope of research in the Department is broad, all projects are underpinned by their relevance to general practice and primary health care. The diversity of research reflects the wide range of expertise amongst the academic team of medical practitioners, scientists and social scientists.

Primary health care practice spans many medical disciplines, which means that research requires multidisciplinary representation. In order to achieve this, the Department of General Practice maintains collaborative links with strategic partners including :

• Divisions of General Practice
• Other Monash University Departments
• Other Universities
• Independent research institutes
• Government
• Public health care organizations
• Consumers

As the Department's research interests grow, new collaborative links will be made. We welcome the opportunity to explore new collaborative links with interested individuals or organisations.