The Research Unit for General Practice in Aarhus is one of four Danish research units dedicated to research in general practice and the interface between primary and secondary healthcare. The unit is based at the Department of Public Health at Aarhus University and is located at the Aarhus University campus. The other three research units are based at the universities in Aalborg, Copenhagen and Odense.
General practice is the primary access point to the Danish healthcare system, and 90% of patient contacts are managed in general practice. Ensuring that general practice and its collaboration with the wider healthcare system are grounded in robust evidence is central to our mission. We conduct research, provide teaching and supervision, share our findings, and help translate research into improvements in healthcare.
The Research Unit for General Practice in Aarhus is an independent research institution. Its core funding is provided by the Danish General Practice Foundation, established and co-financed through collective agreements between Danish Regions and the Danish Organisation of General Practitioners, while most projects are funded through external research grants.