Effective clinical triage of referrals relies on provision of adequate clinical information (‘red flags’) and investigations.

This paper quantifies the burden of high psychological distress in primary carers of Australians with disability and identifies modifiable factors to improve mental healthcare in this population.

Prescribing drugs to reduce the risk of cancer is a new development in primary cancer prevention.

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

The temporary suspension of elective surgery will affect thousands of patients currently awaiting orthopaedic surgery.

A lifetime of general practice brings with it the privilege of acquired wisdom. We swim in uncertainty and have learned to work within its scope.

‘Uncharted waters’ is perhaps an understatement of where we are headed at this time. The situation is fluid, with government regulations for our society changing rapidly.

The concept of trust is essential for high-functioning general practice teams during a pandemic.

General practitioners play a significant part in the COVID-19 pandemic by providing whole-person and patient-centred care during this time of crisis.