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 on the University Park campus. The other three research units are based at the universities in Aalborg, Copenhagen and Odense.
General practice is the primary point of access to the Danish healthcare system, where around 90% of all patient contacts are managed. Ensuring that general practice and its collaboration with the wider healthcare system are based on robust evidence is central to our mission. We conduct research, provide teaching and supervision, disseminate research findings and contribute to quality improvement 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, a part of Danish Regions, while most research projects are funded by competitive external grants.