Paediatric and adolescent females with heavy menstrual bleeding are frequently undergoing unnecessary pelvic ultrasonography as a first-line investigation.

The study confirms under-treatment of Australian adults at high cardiovascular disease risk and indicates potential for health gains with increased implementation of evidence-based guidelines.

Most GPs surveyed had used a placebo in practice at least once, with active placebos (active treatments used primarily to generate positive expectations) more commonly used than inert placebos.

Clinic managers are encouraged to review their follow-up and electronic reminder systems, as these are associated with benefits for clients who require secondary prophylaxis for acute rheumatic fever.

General practitioners believe that principles underlying Medical Homes may support whole-person care, but aspects of the current Health Care Homes trial could impede this whole-person approach.

This research identifies current tensions within Australian general practice training and potential solutions to these tensions.

Acne is seen by registrars at a rate similar to that of their established general practitioner colleagues, but with modest continuity of care in its management.

A study that identifies a set of general practice research priorities to guide resource allocation and to inform a research agenda that optimises best patient care.

There is conflicting evidence regarding the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and gestational diabetes.

Programmed shared medical appointments are effective, well accepted and cost efficient for body weight management.

This study provided a timely assessment of general practitioner knowledge and attitudes to prescribing pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV.

Continued support by public health nurses may lead to a comprehensive reduction in the risk of lifestyle diseases.

The past 15 years have witnessed an escalating interest in the role of the general practitioner with special interest in Australia and other countries.

General practice is well placed to provide the screening and management of comorbidities associated with gout as recommended by international guidelines.

This study examines whether SMS reminders may be a useful tool in the spectrum of care needed for optimal asthma management in general practice.