Readership
Bariatricians, Environmental Epidemiologists, General Practitioners, Health Economists, Health Professionals, Health Scientists, Health Service Researchers, Infectious Disease Specialists, Mental Health Specialists, Nutritionists, Ophthalmologists, Policy Makers, Primary Care Physicians, Psychologists, Public Health Professionals, Sexologists, Social Scientists, Vaccinologists
Scope
The Lancet Primary Care is dedicated to publishing research and opinion that can guide the effective delivery of primary care in the 21st century and facilitate its fundamental role as the first point of contact between people and the health-care system. We believe in the power of quality primary care, considering the psychological, social, and economic dimensions of health, to reduce social inequities and reach all at-risk populations, including children and adolescents, older people, women, and other minoritised or underserved communities.
We consider topics from public health promotion and preventive interventions, such as screening and vaccination, to diagnosis, treatment, and management of all common health needs across people’s lifespan, including infectious diseases; sexual, maternal, and reproductive health; NCDs; mental health; and oral and eye health. We are also interested in research focusing on values-based and person-centred care, workforce training and wellbeing, health-care financing, and technological advances that can optimise diagnosis, management, referrals, and collaboration with other medical specialties.
Following The Lancet's tradition of publishing work influential to health policy, we advocate for building sustainable and resilient primary care around the world to contribute towards universal healthcare coverage and build healthier societies. We hope to serve as an independent platform for the community to discuss the most pressing issues affecting its workforce, clinical decision making, healthcare delivery models, and patient experience, and facilitate alliances between health-care professionals, the public, and policy makers to shape the future of primary care.