This article explores the value of communication in the healthcare of teenagers, identifies potential barriers that family doctors might encounter and provides solutions to overcome these challenges.

Despite recent exponential growth in research on familial hypercholesterolaemia, there remains a general lack of public and health professional awareness about the disorder.

Although myeloproliferative neoplasms are rare illnesses, the general practitioner is well placed to identify suspicious features and initiate investigations and referral.

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.

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

This expertly presented book provides important additional insights into the narrative process that is at the heart of Australian general practice.

In workplace-based training and assessment of registrars and supervised doctors, the influence of contextual factors such as consultation room layout may be overlooked.

In two recent cases, Australian courts considered the role of professional guidelines in establishing whether doctors had met the required standard of care in a medical negligence claim.

This article seeks to understand the effects on general practitioners of poor clinical handover from hospitals.

Information seeking can be done with a patient in a way that builds trust and rapport, such that it becomes a value-adding part of the consultation for patients.

Paying attention to communication is an important part of respect for patients, to foster the principles of patient-centred care and shared decision making, and to promote better medical outcomes.

This article outlines strategies a general practice supervisor can implement to help registrars manage uncertainty.

Communication difficulties are frequently disregarded until they have a significant impact on quality of life, while the person may be unaware of indicators of dysphagia.

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.

Expected frequency trees can be used to promote appropriate patient choice of colorectal cancer screening modality.