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Healthcare, mandatory reporting and medical students

Healthcare, mandatory reporting and medical students

21/11/2023

Treating GPs have an obligation to report impaired medical student patients if the GP forms a reasonable belief that the medical student patient has put the public at substantial risk of harm.


Children: Custody, competence and consent – Managing parental disagreement

Children: Custody, competence and consent – Managing parental disagreement

21/11/2023

GPs can provide factual information about the risks and benefits of treatment in order to assist this process, but are advised to avoid taking sides.


Approach to red, scaly eruptions in the older patient

Approach to red, scaly eruptions in the older patient

21/11/2023

This article discusses the assessment of acute- to subacute-onset erythematous and scaly plaques that are present on multiple body sites in a patient aged >65 years.


A few stubborn ‘pimples’ on the forehead of a boy, aged 10 years

A few stubborn ‘pimples’ on the forehead of a boy, aged 10 years

21/11/2023

Steroid acne may appear in areas of topical steroid application or on patients taking systemic steroids. Treatment should include discontinuation of steroid medication until lesions have resolved.


Shin pain in athletes

Shin pain in athletes

27/10/2023

This article aims to improve general practitioners’ knowledge of a specific group of exercise-related conditions that occur in the shin region.


Navigating the post-operative nose as a primary care physician

Navigating the post-operative nose as a primary care physician

27/10/2023

This article provides a comprehensive guide to managing acute presentations that might arise in primary care settings following common rhinology surgeries.


Incidence and impacts of post-cardiac event mental health problems

Incidence and impacts of post-cardiac event mental health problems

27/10/2023

This paper discusses the incidence and impacts of post-cardiac event mental health problems, the benefits of mental health screening and effective treatments for mental health problems.


Chronic shoulder pain

Chronic shoulder pain

27/10/2023

This article reviews the management of patients presenting with chronic shoulder pain. Appropriate investigations are discussed, and non-surgical and surgical treatment options are reviewed.


Bilateral optic disc swelling in a man aged 32 years

Bilateral optic disc swelling in a man aged 32 years

27/10/2023

This case study discusses the differential diagnoses and appropriate tests and investigations for a man aged 32 years with bilateral optic disc swelling.


Acute sport-related knee injuries

Acute sport-related knee injuries

27/10/2023

This article reviews the management of common sport-related knee injuries, including injuries to the collateral and cruciate ligaments, the menisci and the extensor mechanism.


A child with recurrent vomiting

A child with recurrent vomiting

27/10/2023

Differential diagnoses and potential investigations are discussed for a boy, aged 10 years, who presented with a one-year history of intermittent nocturnal, non-bilious vomiting.


Acute cervical spine pain in primary care

Acute cervical spine pain in primary care

27/10/2023

This article describes an approach to the assessment and management of the common presentations of acute cervical spine pain.


General practitioner assessment and management of insomnia in adults

General practitioner assessment and management of insomnia in adults

22/09/2023

This article aims to provide an overview of evidence-based assessment, management and referral options for insomnia in Australian general practice.


What is that white spot on my face?

What is that white spot on my face?

21/09/2023

Vitiligo is an acquired, chronic depigmenting disorder resulting from the autoimmune destruction of melanocytes.


Acne: Unique considerations in skin of colour

Acne: Unique considerations in skin of colour

21/09/2023

This study discusses the importance of recognising and treating postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in skin of colour because it can be a significant patient concern.

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