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‘Autistic’ or ‘with autism’? Why the way general practitioners view and talk about autism matters

‘Autistic’ or ‘with autism’? Why the way general practitioners view and talk about autism matters

17/02/2021

It is necessary to be up to date with knowledge and language about autism, as society’s understanding of autism is continuingly being refined and informed by the Autistic community.


Telehealth: An area that aligns with general practitioners’ expertise

Telehealth: An area that aligns with general practitioners’ expertise

22/01/2021

The telehealth consult can be as clinically satisfying as the traditional face-to-face primary care consult.


Familial hypercholesterolaemia and cascade testing in general practice: Lessons from COVID-19

Familial hypercholesterolaemia and cascade testing in general practice: Lessons from COVID-19

25/11/2020

The recent increased public experience with epidemiological concepts such as contact tracing offers new potential to improve detection and management of familial hypercholesterolaemia.


Advances in orthopaedic surgery

Advances in orthopaedic surgery

05/11/2020

Some recent advances affect the practice of general orthopaedics, while others may be more specific to subspecialty practice, such as refinements of surgical techniques.


General practitioners are key to increasing Australia’s low rate of breast reconstruction

General practitioners are key to increasing Australia’s low rate of breast reconstruction

30/06/2020

Although not all women undergoing mastectomy will desire or choose breast reconstruction, it is important that all women have the opportunity to make an informed choice.


Mathematics for medical practitioners and patients: Understanding how vaccines work for the community

Mathematics for medical practitioners and patients: Understanding how vaccines work for the community

30/04/2020

Vaccine acceptance does not necessarily indicate the absence of hesitancy, and understanding the mathematical basis behind immunisation scheduling may help address these concerns.


The built environment and obesity: You are where you live

The built environment and obesity: You are where you live

23/03/2020

It is time for the discourse about obesity in clinical medicine to be broadened and informed by emerging evidence of the environmental determinants that affect obesity.


Measles elimination in Australia: Hard won, easily lost

Measles elimination in Australia: Hard won, easily lost

27/02/2020

Given the current global context, heightened vigilance is essential for early detection and management of any imported measles cases.


The ‘autoimmune screen’: More informed but no more enlightened

The ‘autoimmune screen’: More informed but no more enlightened

26/09/2019

Screening with immunological tests is not a proxy for the rational process of formulating a differential diagnosis.


Familial hypercholesterolaemia: A guide for general practice

Familial hypercholesterolaemia: A guide for general practice

29/08/2019

Primary care has much to offer in the future diagnosis and management of familial hypercholesterolaemia, but it requires greater awareness and a better appreciation of cumulative cholesterol burden.


Do dietary factors significantly influence tinnitus?

Do dietary factors significantly influence tinnitus?

28/02/2019

There is weak evidence that diet affects tinnitus symptoms, but current literature does not support use of dietary supplements or caffeine and salt restriction for treating patients with tinnitus.


'Autoimmune screen': A matter of convenience or an illusion?

23/01/2019

Current literature does not support the ordering of an ‘autoimmune screen’; instead, tests should be ordered according to the clinical context.


The mosaic of general practice bulk billing in regional Victoria

The mosaic of general practice bulk billing in regional Victoria

23/01/2019

The aim of achieving equitable access to bulk billing for those living in rural and regional Victoria has not yet been met, and may be under increasing pressure.


Can continuity of care in primary care be sustained in the modern health system?

Can continuity of care in primary care be sustained in the modern health system?

26/09/2018

The benefits of a strong doctor–patient relationship obtained through continuity of care should not be lost as our health system becomes more complex.


Bringing futurism into medical education: Harnessing augmented reality to foster more engagement

Bringing futurism into medical education: Harnessing augmented reality to foster more engagement

27/06/2018

The increasing adoption of augmented reality solutions on smart devices, pushed by major industry players, has resulted in promising implications for the enhancement of printed media.

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