This article focuses on the management of early breast cancer, highlighting recent changes and the role of the general practitioner in supporting women in their decision making and treatment.

In children and adolescents, there exist a variety of congenital and acquired naevi and other pigmented skin lesions that can be diagnostically problematic.

The advice and decision of the general practitioner at the initial presentation of microbial keratitis is crucial for optimal management, with urgent referral potentially sight-saving for the patient.

The aim of this article is to provide a guide to clarifying complaints of visual distortions, outlining the common ocular causes, with a focus on macular pathologies.

Although most eyelid lumps are benign, accurate diagnosis and early recognition of sinister lesions leads to improved patient outcomes.

Visual problems commonly reported after concussion can be diagnosed with office-based assessment; with appropriate rehabilitation, the disruption to daily activities can be minimised.

Early diagnosis of superior oblique palsy in general practice can improve visual acuity and prevent complications including torticollis.

Local anaesthetic eye drops have recently been advocated as a safe analgesic following eye injuries, but the evidence is limited and the risks are significant.

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction is an emerging global epidemic that requires increased awareness among the primary healthcare community.

Most men who present with non-specific androgen deficiency–like symptoms have functional gonadal axis suppression due to ill health.

Comorbidities, multimorbidity and frailty are increasingly becoming a major focus of care as a result of the ageing population of people with human immunodeficiency virus.

Menopause is an opportune time for clinicians to assess and promote health, and provide balanced information about treatment choices for symptomatic women.

General practitioners are well positioned to take a comprehensive approach to the management of functional decline in older people, aided by a range of funded programs.

A guide to the management of commonly encountered laryngectomy stoma complications within the general practice setting.

Clinician/pathologist communication is important for accurate diagnosis of melanocytic skin tumours.