Most older people who have died by suicide have seen a GP in the preceding three months, representing a potential opportunity to intervene.

This study discusses how skin in patients with skin of colour is biologically, functionally and structurally different to that of patients with lightly pigmented skin.

Understanding the sophisticated craft and practical skills of generalist care could help both GPs and health policy makers value, respect and navigate the challenges of this complex important work.

Negative online reviews may have significant ramifications for a clinician’s reputation, medical practice and wellbeing.

A diagnosis of cancer disrupts almost every developmental life stage and continues to affect the child, and potentially their whole family, throughout adulthood.

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.

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.

Exploring our lives, as GPs, outside the clinic

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.

Evidence suggests that GPs and their recommendations consistently improve participation in screening for CRC.

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.

Factors to be considered when assessing the burden of treatment and a patient’s capacity to cope with this workload are outlined.