Australian Journal of General Practice
Prognostic uncertainty delays discussions and leads to unnecessary treatments for older patients who are dying.
This review aims to bring some clarity to the case fatality rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection and SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia in the paediatric population.
General practice terms diversify the prevocational experiences of interns and help consolidate rural career pathways.
Increasing the numbers of people with hepatitis B being tested, regularly monitored and treated in primary care settings will require additional systems-strengthening activity.
This study provides evidence of general practitioners’ desire to be involved in supporting the healthy exercise and nutrition habits of their patients with cancer.
Early identification of all skin cancers enables improved patient outcomes and results in a wider range of treatment options being available locally in general practice.
People who identify as bisexual, transgender or gender diverse report poorer mental health than their homosexual and cisgender counterparts.
Increased awareness of the alternative medical abortion models may encourage medical abortion delivery in general practice and increase access for women.
These findings will inform the development, dissemination and evaluation of education strategies to improve knowledge of sentinel lymph node biopsy and lead to better patient outcomes.
A simulation module was designed to provide a safe training environment for medical staff to comprehensively practise their skills when managing COVID-19.
The use of high-risk checklists by supervisors varies widely, and training practices are not routinely monitored to ensure registrars are appropriately supervised for high-risk encounters.
Multiple factors related to the immediate, local and broader contexts of care, together with overarching factors, influence its provision.
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.