This article presents an approach to the infant presenting with neck swelling, and an overview of the diagnosis and management of fibromatosis colli.

The primary care physician plays a pivotal part in the identification and management of idiopathic frozen shoulder, with the vast majority of patients responding to conservative management.

Many challenges exist in providing best-evidence treatments that promote an active approach facilitating self-efficacy and physical activity, and align with a contemporary understanding of pain.

Chronic non-cancer pain management illustrates the case for reconceptualising chronic condition management using a generic lifestyle-based approach.

A summary of state-of-the-art scientific and bioethical research providing up-to-date recommendations on placebo use for general practitioners.

Prompt recognition and management of tinea infection help reduce morbidity and its associated complications; practical approaches to the diagnosis and treatment are outlined.

A systematic approach to the management of patients with atrial fibrillation, including the initial investigations required, rhythm versus rate control and anticoagulation for stroke prevention.

Growing evidence shows that lifestyle interventions are an effective component of management for patients with mental illness to improve mental health, physical health and quality of life.

Lifestyle medicine might offer an adjunct approach to better managing chronic disease.

A broad differential diagnosis must be considered when encountering a case of rashes and joint pain.

Primary care carries a large burden of the diagnosis and management of skin cancer; having a structured approach with use of surveillance and diagnostic tools can facilitate early cancer detection.

This article describes common changes that may occur in pigmented lesions in pregnancy, features that are of concern and the management of suspected melanoma in pregnant women.

Early detection of wound complications is crucial to improving patients’ quality of life and reducing hospital readmission.

After appropriate assessment, selected simple lacerations may be suitable for primary closure by non-surgical means.

A variety of suture techniques can be effectively employed for direct closure of acute lacerations.