These questions are based on the Focus articles in this issue. Please choose the single best answer for each question.
This article explores GP referrals to other health professionals and aims to describe a doctor’s medicolegal obligations and responsibilities when making a referral.
This article discusses the assessment of acute- to subacute-onset erythematous and scaly plaques that are present on multiple body sites in a patient aged >65 years.
Steroid acne may appear in areas of topical steroid application or on patients taking systemic steroids. Treatment should include discontinuation of steroid medication until lesions have resolved.
The adage ‘prevention is better than cure’ resonates strongly with medicolegal issues. Failing to recognise or manage problems early is likely to lead to worse outcomes and increased costs.
GPs can provide factual information about the risks and benefits of treatment in order to assist this process, but are advised to avoid taking sides.
Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 restrictions on face-to-face learning, this article shares the strategies employed to achieve the pivot to virtual continuing professional development.
This article aims to improve general practitioners’ knowledge of a specific group of exercise-related conditions that occur in the shin region.
This study discusses the potential adverse effects on women’s health of pharmacists diagnosing and treating urinary tract infections and other disease due to the shortage of general practitioners.
This study tested an innovative intervention to promote physical activity self-management and its impact on foot symptoms.
This article provides a comprehensive guide to managing acute presentations that might arise in primary care settings following common rhinology surgeries.
This paper discusses the incidence and impacts of post-cardiac event mental health problems, the benefits of mental health screening and effective treatments for mental health problems.
This article reviews the management of patients presenting with chronic shoulder pain. Appropriate investigations are discussed, and non-surgical and surgical treatment options are reviewed.
This case study discusses the differential diagnoses and appropriate tests and investigations for a man aged 32 years with bilateral optic disc swelling.