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This paper examines the theory of institutionalisation as applied to individuals entering aged care, providing a framework for GPs to appreciate the processes involved for these individuals.

These questions are based on the Focus articles in this issue. Please choose the single best answer for each question.

Focusing on the strength of nutrition in general practice is a key to the future success of the profession, and will have a profound effect upon our ever-changing society.

This article uses a research prioritisation exercise to identify cancer research priorities in Australian general practice.

Australians want to exercise more, but change can be challenging. Persistent, gentle, evidence-based support can help these resolutions become reality.

Australian Immunisation Register data are increasingly being used to assess vaccination rates and assist public health practitioners to target interventions to improve these rates.

In partnership with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health service, this study explored the use of a machine learning tool to identify high-needs patients.

This is a case study on toxic epidermal necrolysis.

This article aims to describe recent epidemiological trends of syphilis infection in Australia, including demographics in which infection rates are rising, such as women of reproductive age.

Current medical practice includes a combination of what history tells us is appropriate and scientific explanation can confirm. Everyday practice requires both sources of guidance.

General practitioners should be aware that physical activity might exacerbate symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy when encouraging their patients to be active.

This article discusses three common presentations of foot pain following exercise: stress fractures, plantar fasciitis and arthritis.

This paper aims to provide GPs with the tools to perform a basic exercise assessment with children and adolescents and an understanding of the core principles of exercise prescription.

This paper provides an overview of exercise care in general practice to support sustained solutions for patients living with chronic disease.