Many graduates who trained in rural sites spend time in cities before returning to work in rural areas – but this return may take several years.

High rates of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and lack of hormone tests before initiation suggests that TRT prescribing occurs outside of recommended guidelines.

Misunderstanding of P values is pervasive and might be influenced by a few central misconceptions.

The detection of primary aldosteronism in hypertensive patients is delayed and associated with end-organ injury potentially preventable with a timely diagnosis with targeted treatment.

Gender difference exists in general practice trainees’ frequency of performing procedures related to women’s reproductive health.

General practitioners and practice nurses need to be provided with greater support and training to undertake the emotionally challenging role of mandated reporters of child abuse.

A positive attitude and a sense of perceived behavioural control contribute to successful haemochromatosis self-management with doctors playing an important part.

Allergic rhinitis may be a treatable component of sleep disordered breathing that contributes to residual symptoms such as snoring.

Incomplete pretreatment assessment is likely to be a reflection of the recent shift in management of chronic hepatitis C to primary care.

To improve the effectiveness of interventions in primary care, unpacking the how and why interventions work is important.

The demonstrated youth-centricity of the general practices associated with QUT, UNSW and UniMelb contrasts with traditional general practice.

General practice pharmacists used their expertise in medication to conduct mainly clinically related activities to support patients and GPs and this increased with time in the role.

Policies should promote training of GPs as part of the increasing workforce for mental healthcare.

It is important for prescribers to regularly ask patients about their medication adherence and to discuss strategies for promoting this.

GPs require enhanced skills and confidence to communicate confidentiality and trustworthiness, and engage migrant and refugee young people on issues of sexual and reproductive healthcare.