Les is professor emeritus in the Department of General Practice. He also continues to work clinically in the same Christchurch practice he joined more than 35 years ago.
Les remains actively involved in health system redesign, in education, and in clinical governance. He is a long-term advocate for the promotion of rational, effective and patient-centred care, delivered though strong interdisciplinary teamwork.
As a past chair and currently as adviser, Les continues his long involvement with the Pegasus Health Charitable group of companies, one of New Zealand’s largest primary health network organisations. He was one of the leaders who developed the highly regarded Pegasus Health interdisciplinary continuing education programme which has been running successfully in many centres for more than three decades. He currently sits on the GPNZ national executive as well as on the leadership team of the Canterbury Clinical Network.
Current Research Interests
Interprofessional clinical education and interdisciplinary teamwork
Clinical variation
Rational Prescribing
Clinical indicators
Integration and system redesign
Publications
Bagshaw, P., Potter, J. D., Hornblow, A., Hudson, B., Toop, L., Nicholls, M. G., Frampton, C., Bagshaw, S., Gauld, R., & Frizelle, F. (2023). Assessment of unmet secondary elective healthcare need: Itself in need of acute care in Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal/Te ara tika o te hauora hapori, 136(1569), 7-10. Retrieved from https://journal.nzma.org.nz/
Journal - Research Other
Pigden, A., Stokes, T., Crengle, S., Dowell, T., Hudson, B., Toop, L., McBain, L., … Atmore, C. (2022). Developing a national primary care research network: A qualitative study of stakeholder views. Journal of Primary Health Care. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1071/HC22081
Journal - Research Article
Aindow, S., Crossin, R., Toop, L., & Hudson, B. (2021). Managing the misuse potential and risk of psychological harm from gabapentinoids in primary care in New Zealand. Journal of Primary Health Care, 13(4), 302-307. doi: 10.1071/hc21011
Journal - Research Other
Wilson, G., Windner, Z., Bidwell, S., Dowell, A., Toop, L., Savage, R., & Hudson, B. (2021). Navigating the health system during COVID-19: Primary care perspectives on delayed patient care. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1546), 17-27. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Article
Wilson, G., Windner, Z., Bidwell, S., Currie, O., Dowell, A., Halim, A. A., Toop, L., Savage, R., Ranaweera, U., Beadel, H., & Hudson, B. (2021). 'Here to stay': Changes to prescribing medication in general practice during the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand. Journal of Primary Health Care, 13(3), 222-230. doi: 10.1071/hc21035
Journal - Research Article
Camargo, Jr, C. A., Toop, L., Sluyter, J., Lawes, C. M. M., Waayer, D., Khaw, K.-T., … Scragg, R. (2021). Effect of monthly vitamin D supplementation on preventing exacerbations of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in older adults: Post hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Nutrients, 13(2), 521. doi: 10.3390/nu13020521
Journal - Research Article
Hudson, B., Williman, J. A., Stamp, L. K., Alchin, J. S., Hooper, G. J., Mangin, D., Lennox Thompson, B. F., & Toop, L. (2021). Nortriptyline for pain in knee osteoarthritis in general practice: A double blind randomised controlled trial. British Journal of General Practice, 71(708), e538-e546. doi: 10.3399/bjgp.2020.0797
Journal - Research Article
Wilson, G., Currie, O., Bidwell, S., Saeed, B., Dowell, A., Halim, A. A., Toop, L., Richardson, A., Savage, R., & Hudson, B. (2021). Empty waiting rooms: The New Zealand general practice experience with telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1538), 89-101. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Article
Wu, Z., Camargo, Jr, C. A., Sluyter, J., Waayer, D., Toop, L., & Scragg, R. (2021). Effect of monthly vitamin D supplementation on antibiotic prescribing in older adults: A post hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 114, 314-321. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/nqab015
Journal - Research Article
Camargo, Jr, C. A., Sluyter, J., Stewart, A. W., Khaw, K.-T., Lawes, C. M. M., Toop, L., … Scragg, R. (2020). Effect of monthly high-dose vitamin D supplementation on acute respiratory infections in older adults: A randomized controlled trial. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 71(2), 311-317. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciz801
Journal - Research Article
Malihi, Z., Wu, Z., Lawes, C. M. M., Sluyter, J., Waayer, D., Toop, L., … Scragg, R. (2020). Risk factors for reporting adverse events and for study withdrawal in a population-based trial of vitamin D supplementation. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, 197, 105546. doi: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2019.105546
Journal - Research Article
Wu, Z., Camargo, Jr, C. A., Reid, I. R., Beros, A., Sluyter, J. D., Waayer, D., … Toop, L., … Scragg, R. (2020). What factors modify the effect of monthly bolus dose vitamin D supplementation on 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations? Journal of Steroid Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, 201, 105687. doi: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2020.105687
Journal - Research Article
Malihi, Z., Lawes, C. M. M., Wu, Z., Huang, Y., Waayer, D., Toop, L., … Scragg, R. (2019). Monthly high-dose vitamin D supplementation does not increase kidney stone risk or serum calcium: Results from a randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 109, 1578-1587. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/nqy378
Journal - Research Article
Malihi, Z., Lawes, C. M. M., Wu, Z., Huang, Y., Waayer, D., Toop, L., … Scragg, R. (2019). Monthly high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation and self-reported adverse events in a 4-year randomized controlled trial. Clinical Nutrition, 38, 1581-1587. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2018.07.034
Journal - Research Article
Win, S. S., Camargo, Jr, C. A., Khaw, K.-T., Lawes, C. M. M., Sluyter, J., Waayer, D., Toop, L., & Scragg, R. (2019). Cross-sectional associations of vitamin D status with asthma prevalence, exacerbations, and control in New Zealand adults. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, 188, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2018.11.016
Journal - Research Article
Wu, Z., Camargo, Jr, C. A., Sluyter, J. D., Khaw, K.-T., Malihi, Z., Waayer, D., Toop, L., … Scragg, R. (2019). Association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and self-reported chronic pain in older adults: A cross-sectional analysis from the ViDA study. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, 188, 17-22. doi: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2018.11.018
Journal - Research Article
Townsend, P., Toop, L., Aish, H., Jordan, L., & Cullen, F. (2019). Response to 'Elephants in the room" editorial, 1 February 2019. New Zealand Medical Journal, 132(1495), 86-87. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Other
Scragg, R., Khaw, K.-T., Toop, L., Sluyter, J., Lawes, C. M. M., Waayer, D., … Camargo, Jr, C. A. (2018). Monthly high-dose vitamin D supplementation and cancer risk: A post hoc analysis of the Vitamin D Assessment randomized clinical trial. JAMA Oncology, 4(11), e182178. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2018.2178
Journal - Research Article
Wu, Z., Camargo, Jr, C. A., Khaw, K.-T., Waayer, D., Lawes, C. M. M., Toop, L., & Scragg, R. (2018). Effects of vitamin D supplementation on adherence and persistence with long-term statin therapy: Secondary analysis from the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled ViDA study. Atherosclerosis, 273, 59-66. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.04.009
Journal - Research Article
Wu, Z., Camargo, Jr, C. A., Malihi, Z., Bartley, J., Waayer, D., Lawes, C. M. M., Toop, L., … Scragg, R. (2018). Monthly vitamin D supplementation, pain, and pattern of analgesic prescription: Secondary analysis from the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Vitamin D Assessment study. Pain, 159(6), 1074-1082. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000001189
Journal - Research Article
Bagshaw, P., Bagshaw, S., Frampton, C., Gauld, R., Green, T., Harris, C., Hornblow, A., Hudson, B., … Toop, L. (2017). Pilot study of methods for assessing unmet secondary health care need in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1452), 23-38. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Article
Khaw, K.-T., Stewart, A. W., Waayer, D., Lawes, C. M. M., Toop, L., Camargo, Jr, C. A., & Scragg, R. (2017). Effect of monthly high-dose vitamin D supplementation on falls and non-vertebral fractures: Secondary and post-hoc outcomes from the randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled ViDA trial. Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 5(6), 438-447. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(17)30103-1
Journal - Research Article
Scragg, R., Stewart, A. W., Waayer, D., Lawes, C. M. M., Toop, L., Sluyter, J., … Camargo, Jr, C. A. (2017). Effect of monthly high-dose vitamin D supplementation on cardiovascular disease in the Vitamin D Assessment Study: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Cardiology, 2(6), 608-616. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2017.0175
Journal - Research Article
Sluyter, J. D., Camargo, Jr, C. A., Stewart, A. W., Waayer, D., Lawes, C. M. M., Toop, L., … Scragg, R. (2017). Effect of monthly, high-dose, long-term vitamin D supplementation on central blood pressure parameters: A randomised controlled trial substudy. Journal of the American Heart Association, 6, e006802. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.117.006802
Journal - Research Article
Sluyter, J. D., Camargo, Jr, C. A., Waayer, D., Lawes, C. M. M., Toop, L., Khaw, K. T., & Scragg, R. (2017). Effect of monthly, high-dose, long-term vitamin D on lung function: A randomized controlled trial. Nutrients, 9(12), 1353. doi: 10.3390/nu9121353
Journal - Research Article
Swinburn, B., Vandevijvere, S., on behalf of submitting health professors, including Hornblow, A., Taylor, B., Drummond, B., Murdoch, D., Mangin, D., Sarfati, D., Sellman, D., Sopoaga, F., Thomson, G., Abel, G., Hoek, J., Connor, J., Krebs, J., Mann, J., McCall, J., Broughton, J., Toop, L., Signal, L., Beckert, L., Farella, M., Baker, M., Keall, M., Skeaff, M., Thomson, M., Wilson, N., Chandler, N., Priest, P., Brunton, P., Crampton, P., Gendall, P., Howden-Chapman, P., Taylor, R., Edwards, R., Gauld, R., McGee, R., Mulder, R., Derrett, S., Hales, S., Pullon, S., & Blakely, T. (2017). Proposed new industry code on unhealthy food marketing to children and young people: Will it make a difference? New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1450), 94-101. Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Other
Toop, L. (2017). Steps towards more integrated care in New Zealand: A general practice perspective. BJGP Open, 1(1), 0845. doi: 10.3399/bjgpopen17X100845
Journal - Research Other
Mulder, R., Rucklidge, J. J., & Toop, L. (2016). Restoring Study 329: Paroxetine neither effective nor safe for adolescents. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 50(9), 922-923. doi: 10.1177/0004867416657412
Journal - Research Other
Scragg, R., Waayer, D., Stewart, A. W., Lawes, C. M. M., Toop, L., Murphy, J., … Camargo, Jr, C. A. (2015). The Vitamin D Assessment (ViDA) Study: Design of a randomized controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, acute respiratory infection, falls and non-vertebral fractures. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, 164, 318-325. doi: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2015.09.010
Journal - Research Article
Hudson, B., Williman, J. A., Stamp, L. K., Alchin, J. S., Hooper, G. J., Mangin, D., Thompson, B. F., & Toop, L. (2015). Nortriptyline in knee osteoarthritis (NortIKA Study): Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 16, 448. doi: 10.1186/s13063-015-0961-1
Journal - Research Other
Toop, L., & Jackson, C. (2015). Patient co-payment for general practice services: Slippery slope or a survival imperative for the NHS? British Journal of General Practice, 65(635), 276-277. doi: 10.3399/bjgp15X685105
Journal - Research Other
Toop, L., & Mangin, D. (2015). The art and science of marketing medications. New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1421). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Other
Toop, L. (2013). Public Health and General Practice. In P. Joyce, G. Nicholls, K. Thomas & T. Wilkinson (Eds.), The Christchurch experience: 40 years of research and teaching. (pp. 53-55). Christchurch, New Zealand: University of Otago.
Chapter in Book - Other
Toop, L., & Mangin, D. (2013). Marketing of pharmaceuticals. In P. Joyce, G. Nicholls, K. Thomas & T. Wilkinson (Eds.), The Christchurch experience: 40 years of research and teaching. (pp. 177-182). Christchurch, New Zealand: University of Otago.
Chapter in Book - Other
Hudson, B., Toop, L., Mangin, D., Brunton, C., Jennings, L., & Fletcher, L. (2013). Pandemic influenza A(H1N1)pdm09: Risk of infection in primary healthcare workers. British Journal of General Practice, 63(611), e416-e422. doi: 10.3399/bjgp13X668212
Journal - Research Article
Mangin, D., Murdoch, D., Wells, J. E., Coughlan, E., Bagshaw, S., Corwin, P., Chambers, S., & Toop, L. (2012). Chlamydia trachomatis testing sensitivity in midstream compared with first-void urine specimens. Annals of Family Medicine, 10(1), 50-53. doi: 10.1370/afm.1323
Journal - Research Article
Hudson, B., Alderton, A., Doocey, C., Nicholson, D., Toop, L., & Day, A. S. (2012). Crying and spilling: Time to stop the overmedicalisation of normal infant behaviour. New Zealand Medical Journal, 125(1367). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Other
Mangin, D., Hudson, B., & Toop, L. (2012). Direct-to-consumer genetic testing: Letting the genie out of the bottle? New Zealand Medical Journal, 125(1364). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Other
Hudson, B., Toop, L., Mangin, D., & Pearson, J. (2011). Risk communication methods in hip fracture prevention: A randomised trial in primary care. British Journal of General Practice, 61(589), e469-e476. doi: 10.3399/bjgp11X588439
Journal - Research Article
Toop, L. (2011). 1998 vision for year 2003 for members of Pegasus Medical Group. Journal of Primary Health Care, 3(1), 79-81.
Journal - Research Article
Heath, I., Mangin, D., Toop, L., & Brodersen, J. (2011). The future of national health systems [Editorial]. British Journal of General Practice, 61(586), 319-320. doi: 10.3399/bjgp11X572292
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Toop, L. (2011). The QOF, NICE, and depression: A clumsy mechanism that undermines clinical judgment [Editorial]. British Journal of General Practice, 61(588), 432-433. doi: 10.3399/bjgp11X582994
Journal - Research Other
Mintzes, B., Toop, L., & Mangin, D. (2009). Promotion to consumers: Responding to patient requests for advertised medicines. In B. Mintzes, D. Mangin & L. Hayes (Eds.), Understanding and responding to pharmaceutical promotion: A practical guide [Working draft for pilot field testing]. (pp. 81-104). World Health Organization & Health Action International. Retrieved from http://www.haiweb.org/11062009/drug-promotion-manual-CAP-3-090610.pdf
Chapter in Book - Research
Toop, L. (2009). A polypill is the solution to the pharmacological management of cardiovascular risk: The 'no' case. Journal of Primary Health Care, 1(3), 234-236. [Commentary].
Journal - Research Other
Toop, L., & Mangin (Richards), D. (2009). [Commentary to A dipstick clinical prediction rule modestly improved diagnostic precision in women with suspected urinary tract infection]. Evidence-Based Medicine, 14(5), 155. doi: 10.1136/ebm.14.5.155
Journal - Research Other
Vitry, A., Lexchin, J., Sasich, L., Dupin-Spriet, T., Reed, T., Bertele, V., … Toop, L., & Hurley, E. (2008). Provision of information on regulatory authorities' websites. Internal Medicine Journal, 38(7), 559-567.
Journal - Research Article
Mangin, D., & Toop, L. (2007). The quality and outcomes framework: What have you done to yourselves? [Editorial]. British Journal of General Practice, 57(539), 435-437.
Journal - Research Other
Mangin, D., & Toop, L. (2007). Urinary tract infection in primary care. BMJ, 334, 597-598. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39148.403206.80
Journal - Research Other
Toop, L., & Mangin, D. (2007). Industry funded patient information and the slippery slope to New Zealand. BMJ, 335, 694-695. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39346.525764.AD
Journal - Research Other
Toop, L. J., & Mangin, D. (2007). Evidence of net benefit is lacking. BMJ, 335(7631), 1170. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39416.414688.BE
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Mangin (Richards), D., Toop, L. J., Epton, M. J., McGeoch, G. R. B., Town, G. I., Wynn-Thomas, S. M., Dawson, R. D., Hlavac, M. C., Werno, A. M., & Abernethy, P. D. (2006). [In Reply]. Medical Journal of Australia, 184(3), 143.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Mangin, D., & Toop, L. (2006). Direct to consumer advertising in New Zealand: Is the end in sight? Best Practice Journal, (2), 4-5.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Toop, L., & Mangin, D. (2006). The impact of advertising prescription medicines directly to consumers in New Zealand: Lessons for Australia [Editorial]. Australian Prescriber, 29(2), 30-32.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Corwin, P., Toop, L., McGeoch, G., Than, M., Wynn-Thomas, S., Wells, J. E., Dawson, R., … Pithie, A., Chambers, S., Fletcher, L., & Richards, D. (2005). Randomised controlled trial of intravenous antibiotic treatment for cellulitis at home compared with hospital. British Medical Journal, 330(7483). Retrieved from http://www.bmj.com/cgi/reprint/330/7483/129
Journal - Research Article
Mangin, D., Toop, L., Chambers, S., Ikram, R., & Harris, B. (2005). Increased rates of trimethoprim resistance in uncomplicated urinary tract infection: Cause for concern? New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1225). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1225/1726/content.pdf
Journal - Research Article
Richards, D. A., Toop, L. J., Epton, M. J., McGeoch, G. R. B., Town, G. I., Wynn-Thomas, S. M. H., Dawson, R. D., Hlavac, M. C., Werno, A. M., & Abernethy, P. D. (2005). Home management of mild to moderately severe community-acquired pneumonia: A randomised controlled trial. Medical Journal of Australia, 183(5), 235-238.
Journal - Research Article
Richards, D., Toop, L., Chambers, S., & Fletcher, L. (2005). Response to antibiotics of women with symptoms of urinary tract infection but negative dipstick urine test results: Double blind randomised controlled trial. British Medical Journal, 331(7509). Retrieved from http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/abstract/331/7509/143
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Mansfield, P. R., Mintzes, B., Richards, D., & Toop, L. (2005). Direct to consumer advertising: Is at the crossroads of competing pressures from industry and health needs [Editorial]. BMJ, 330(7481), 5-6. doi: 10.1136/bmj.330.7481.5
Journal - Research Other
Toop, L., Richards, D., & Dowell, T. (2005). Response to Maubach and Hoek's paper on GP attitudes to DTCA [Letter]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1217). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1217/1543/content.pdf
Journal - Research Other
Toop, L. (2004). Principles of drug prescribing. In Volume 1: Principles and concepts: Oxford textbook of primary medical care. (pp. 242-245). Oxford University Press.
Chapter in Book - Other
Toop, L., & Richards, D. (2004). Physicians' negative views of direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA): The international evidence grows [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 117(1195). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/117-1195/905/content.pdf
Journal - Research Other
Botting, C., Sutherland, M., Wells, E., Town, I., Sainsbury, R., & Toop, L. (2003). The use of inhaled and related respiratory medications in Christchurch rest homes. New Zealand Medical Journal, 116(1187). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/116-1187/709/content.pdf
Journal - Research Article
Richards, D. A., Toop, L. J., & Graham, P. J. (2003). Do clinical practice education groups result in sustained change in GP prescribing? Family Practice, 20(2), 199-206.
Journal - Research Article
Richards, D., Toop, L., Brockway, K., Graham, S., McSweeney, B., MacLean, D., … Parsons, A. (2003). Improving the effectiveness of smoking cessation in primary care: Lessons learned. New Zealand Medical Journal, 116(1173). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/116-1173/417/content.pdf
Journal - Research Article
Toop, L. J., Richards, D. A., & Dowell, A. C. (2003). The leadership role of general practice in public health: Advocating a ban of direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs in New Zealand. 'Possums in the headlights?'. British Journal of General Practice, 53(489), 342-345.
Journal - Research Other
McGeoch, G. R. B., Lainchbury, J. G., Town, G. I., Toop, L. J., Espiner, E. A., & Richards, A. M. (2002). Plasma brain natriuretic peptide after long-term treatment for heart failure in general practice. European Journal of Heart Failure, 4(4), 479-483.
Journal - Research Article
Richards, D. A., Toop, L. J., Chambers, S., Sutherland, M. G., Harris, B., Ikram, R., … Peddie, B. A. (2002). Antibiotic resistance in uncomplicated urinary tract infection: Problems with interpreting cumulative resistance rates from local community laboratories. New Zealand Medical Journal, 115(1146), 12-14.
Journal - Research Article
Richardson, A. K., Sutherland, M. G., Wells, J. E., Toop, L. J., & Plumridge, E. W. (2002). Factors affecting general practitioner involvement in a randomised controlled trial in primary care. New Zealand Medical Journal, 115, 153-155.
Journal - Research Article
Toop, L. J., & Richards, D. A. (2002). DTCA in New Zealand: The challenge of finding an acceptable balance. British Journal of General Practice, 52(477), 341.
Journal - Research Other
Nicholls, G., Bagshaw, P., Begg, E., Moller, P., Toop, L., & Winterbourn, C. (2000). Everything is new! [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 113(1).
Journal - Research Other
Nicholls, G., Bagshaw, P., Begg, E., Moller, P., Toop, L., & Winterbourn, C. (2000). Malpractice and our responses [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 113(345).
Journal - Research Other
Nicholls, G., Bagshaw, P., Begg, E., Moller, P., Toop, L., & Winterbourn, C. (2000). Medical training in crisis. New Zealand Medical Journal, 113(155).
Journal - Research Other
Nicholls, G., Bagshaw, P., Begg, E., Moller, P., Toop, L., & Winterbourn, C. (2000). Patients, professionalism and politics: A new beginning [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 113(23).
Journal - Research Other
Nicholls, G., Bagshaw, P., Begg, E., Moller, P., Toop, L., & Winterbourn, C. (2000). The case for doubling investment in biomedical research [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 113(389).
Journal - Research Other
Nicholls, M. G., Bagshaw, P., Begg, E. J., Moller, P. W., Toop, L., & Winterbourn, C. (2000). Getting health back on track [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 113(369).
Journal - Research Other
Williams, D., Barnett, P. S., & Toop, L. J. (1999). Preventive care in Canterbury general practice. New Zealand Medical Journal, 112(1088), 183-186.
Journal - Research Article
Nicholls, G., Bagshaw, P., Begg, E., Moller, P., Toop, L., & Winterbourn, C. (1999). [Editorial The Journal: Into the new millenium]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 112, 415.
Journal - Research Other
Toop, L. J. (1998). Patient Centred Primary Care. In Core Values in Primary Care. London: BMJ Books.
Chapter in Book - Research
Chetwynd, J., Toop, L., & Botting, C. (1998). Impact of private medical insurance on the demand for child consultations with general practitioners. New Zealand Medical Journal, 101(842), 138-140.
Journal - Research Article
Toop, L. J. (1998). Making practice nurse collaboration a reality. New Zealand Family Physician, 25(2), 35-36.
Journal - Research Article
Toop, L. J. (1998). Patient centred primary care. British Medical Journal, 316, 1882-1883.
Journal - Research Article
Harre, E., Price, P. D., Ayrey, R. B., Toop, L. J., Martin, I. R., & Town, G. I. (1997). Respiratory effects of air pollution in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a three month prospective study. Thorax, 52(12), 1040-1044.
Journal - Research Article
Watson, P. B., Town, G. I., Holbrook, N., Dwan, C., Toop, L. J., & Drennan, C. J. (1997). Evaluation of a self-management plan for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. European Respiratory Journal, 10(6), 1267-1271.
Journal - Research Article
Gillies, J. D., Barry, D. M. J., Crane, J., Jones, D. T., MacLennan, L., Reid, J. J., Toop, L. J., & Pearce, N. E. (1996). A community trial of a written self management plan for children with asthma. New Zealand Medical Journal, 109, 30-33.
Journal - Research Article
Toop, L. J. (1996). Whose responsibility is it to manage pharmaceuticals? New Zealand Family Physician, 23, 17-19.
Journal - Research Article
Toop, L. J., & Hodges, I. D. (1996). Primary care teamwork in the Christchurch area: Part 1: Health professionals actual and preferred levels of interdisciplinary contact and collaboration. New Zealand Family Physician, 23(6), 42-49.
Journal - Research Article
Toop, L. J., Nuthall, J. J., & Hodges, I. D. (1996). Primary care teamwork in the Christchurch area: Part 2: Barriers to greater collaboration. New Zealand Family Physician, 23(6), 51-59.
Journal - Research Article
Town, G. I., Hodges, I. D., Wilkie, A. T., Toop, L. J., Graham, P., & Drennan, C. J. (1995). A community-wide promotion of asthma self-management in New Zealand. Patient Education & Counseling, 26, 219-224. doi: 10.1016/0738-3991(94)00743-6
Journal - Research Article
Asher, M. I., Toop, L., Mitchell, E. A., and Ad Hoc Paediatric Group, including Pattemore, P., MacKay, R., Shaw, R., & Stanley, T. (1994). Asthma in children: Consensus on preventive management in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 107(974), 108-110.
Journal - Research Other
Hodges, I. D., Wilkie, A., Drennan, C., Toop, L., Thornley, P., O'Hagan, J., & Town, G. I. (1993). A community wide promotion of asthma self management: Process evaluation. New Zealand Medical Journal, 106(962), 354-357.
Journal - Research Article
Thorpe, C. W., Toop, L. J., & Dawson, K. P. (1992). Towards a quantitative description of asthmatic cough sounds. European Respiratory Journal, 5(6), 685-692.
Journal - Research Article
Fitzpatrick, M. A., & Toop, L. (1992). Management of unstable angina by the general practitioner. I: New insights in pathophysiology and management. New Zealand Medical Journal, 105(940), 341-342. [Review].
Journal - Research Other
Fitzpatrick, M. A., & Toop, L. (1992). Management of unstable angina by the general practitioner. II: Issues in management. New Zealand Medical Journal, 105(942), 383-384. [Review].
Journal - Research Other
Toop, L. J., Dawson, K. P., & Thorpe, C. W. (1992). A portable system for the spectral analysis of cough sounds in asthma. Journal of Asthma, 27(6), 393-397. doi: 10.3109/02770909009073356
Journal - Research Other
Dawson, K. P., Thorpe, C. W., & Toop, L. J. (1991). The spectral analysis of cough sounds in childhood respiratory illness. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 27, 4-6.
Journal - Research Other
Thorpe, C. W., Fright, W. R., Toop, L. J., & Dawson, K. P. (1991). A microcomputer-based interactive cough sound analysis system. Computer Methods & Programs in Biomedicine, 36, 33-43. doi: 10.1016/0169-2607(91)90018-O
Journal - Research Other
Toop, L. J., Thorpe, C. W., & Fright, R. (1989). Cough sound analysis: A new tool for the diagnosis of asthma? Family Practice, 5(2), 83-85. doi: 10.1093/fampra/6.2.83
Journal - Research Article
Toop, L. J., Chetwynd, S. J., & Botting, C. H. (1987). General practitioner fees: The effect of an additional 10% goods and services tax. New Zealand Medical Journal, 100(832), 601-602.
Journal - Research Article
Toop, L. J., Howie, J. G. R., & Paxton, F. M. (1986). Night cough and general practice research. Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners, 36(283), 74-77.
Journal - Research Article
Toop, L. J. (1985). Active approach to recognising asthma in general practice. British Medical Journal, 290(6482), 1629-1631. doi: 10.1136/bmj.290.6482.1629
Journal - Research Article
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