Australian Journal of General Practice
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The Australian public has benefited greatly from the manifold contributions of general practice throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clinical
These presentations provide fertile ground for educating patients about infections, self-management options, dealing with uncertainty and responsible use of medicines.
Respiratory inhalers contribute significantly to climate change, principally because the propellant gases in pressurised metered-dose inhalers are potent global warming gases.
Gas combustion products have substantial negative health impacts, and the widespread use of gas in domestic settings is an avoidable health risk.
Research
The importance of social connection dominated and underpinned many other themes identified as central to achieving safe and effective vocational general practitioner education.
Management is aimed at investigating and managing the primary causes with a focus on sputum clearance, reduction in exacerbations and improvement of quality of life.
As the understanding of post-acute COVID-19 is evolving, regularly updated or ‘living guidelines’ will be crucial for those affected to be provided with best care within the health system.
Editorial
It is well known that the stressors of medical work can lead to burnout, and general practitioners are not an exception.
Letters
Readers express their opinions on published articles and topics of interest.
Micro-level actions by primary care staff can have a valuable and immediate impact on the healthcare experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Case Study
A man aged 88 years was referred to a geriatric clinic for falls evaluation.
A high proportion of early-career general practitioners working part time in clinical general practice has implications for workplace planning.
This study supports the prospect of expanding rural general practitioner endoscopy services to meet increasing demands in a safe, effective manner.
Column
Every doctor is a masterpiece that explores the critical goal of physician self-care while delivering clinical care of the highest standard to others.
Professor Tindle explores the challenges that those with rare cancers face in obtaining the latest in cancer therapy.
Professional
AJGP would like to thank all our 2022 reviewers for their generous contribution to the journal.
Clinical challenge
This clinical challenge is based on this month's Focus articles. To complete this activity, go to the RACGP website.