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Dr Christopher Harrison is a Research Fellow at the School of Public Health, University of Sydney, and a member of the Charles Perkins Centre. His work focuses on analyzing trends in Australian general practice, particularly chronic conditions, multimorbidity, and healthcare policy. He has contributed to major publications like 'A decade of Australian general practice activity' (2016–2024) and co-authored studies on opioid prescribing, musculoskeletal disorders, and mental health care planning.
His research interests include understanding prescribing behaviors in primary care, the impact of multimorbidity on patient outcomes, and healthcare resource utilization. He has examined disparities in treatment access, such as consultations in non-English languages and lipid-lowering medication prescribing for Indigenous Australians.
- Key projects: Off-label psychotropic use in children, cardiovascular disease in diabetes patients of Southeast Asia
- Affiliations: Charles Perkins Centre, Family Medicine Research Centre
Recent articles highlight his focus on decision fatigue among GPs, musculoskeletal care in primary settings, and frailty in aging populations. He has also investigated systemic issues like non-billable time in general practice and workforce adequacy projections.
- No scientific awards explicitly listed in provided texts
- Advises two students and has collaborated on numerous projects, though specific grant details are not mentioned
His work bridges clinical practice and population health, emphasizing data-driven policy recommendations derived from large-scale datasets like the BEACH survey.
