Psychological support provided by GPs is an important factor for the maintenance of a positive sense of wellbeing for patients with persistent pain.

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is associated with high levels of patient satisfaction, with physical and psychosocial benefits beyond metabolic improvements.

Better defining, integrating and supporting general practitioner roles in disaster systems is likely to improve disaster healthcare.

Pharmaceutical industry interactions with professional medical associations have come under scrutiny, yet industry ties among the leadership of these associations are often overlooked.

General practitioners viewed the doctor–patient relationship as foundational to whole-person care, facilitating knowledge of the patient, trust and management.

While general practitioners have concerns about the use of data stored on electronic health records, they also recognise the benefits of using this data for research purposes.

Foot ulcers are an independent predictor of recurrent foot ulcers, foot surgery and amputation.

Concise, clear and practical resources can support general practitioners when identifying whom to test for hepatitis B.

Patients with severe and persistent mental illness who attend community mental health clinics have high rates of engagement with general practice care.

The aim of this qualitative study was to determine how general practitioners understand whole-person care and its facilitators and barriers.

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.

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.

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.