This study examined Medicare Benefits Schedule billing patterns by consultation length to estimate overcharging or undercharging by GPs, and the cost/savings to Medicare.
Limited awareness of the time-critical nature of this potentially life-threatening presentation has been reported in multiple triage settings.
Mastering of the art of consultation is considered to be at the heart of general practice training and is vital in doctor–patient relationships.
General Practice Liaison staff undertake a range of activities to improve information flow, care processes and capacity across both sectors.
Olfactory impairment is a common condition, particularly in the geriatric population, that can be underrecognised as a result of clinician and patient unfamiliarity.
While clinical guidelines recommend increasing the use of long-acting reversible contraceptives, current contraceptive use and management in Australia do not reflect these recommendations.
Diseases of the adrenal gland occur rather more frequently than is appreciated and provide a series of challenges for the treating practitioner.
It is important for medical students to learn how to conduct sound medical research by implementing their own research projects.
The traumatic experiences associated with COVID-19 pose significant risks for the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the exacerbation of pre-existing PTSD.
Increased awareness of the alternative medical abortion models may encourage medical abortion delivery in general practice and increase access for women.
Pharmaceutical industry interactions with professional medical associations have come under scrutiny, yet industry ties among the leadership of these associations are often overlooked.
Gamma hydroxybutyrate is associated with a disproportionate burden of harm despite low overall population prevalence of use.
Palpitations are one of the most common presentations to general practice, and while they are usually benign, they may also have life-threatening significance.
Respiratory tract and sleep disorders – including obstructive sleep apnoea, difficult-to-treat asthma in adults, and insomnia – are commonly encountered in general practice.
The connection between sleep and health has been recognised for centuries, but it is only relatively recently that the treatment of sleep disorders has developed as a medical specialty.