This article provides a UK-based general practitioner’s perspective on shifting to a multidisciplinary model in primary care
Because death is one of life’s only certainties, as ‘specialists in life’ it is imperative for GPs to appreciate the multifaceted nature of death.
The postnatal visit is crucial for effective healthcare education, preventive medicine and treatment, and it occurs at a time of major life transition and increased need.
The inclusion of the lived experience of patients and carers as an integral component of clinical care provides an essential perspective.
Primary care doctors may be asked about palliative sedation for a patient and can provide support to family members of patients who undergo palliative sedation.
Barriers to general practice involvement in advance care planning and strategies for incorporating it into patient care are discussed.
This paper synthesises evidence-based frameworks of palliative care with other resources to guide GPs in the systematic delivery of high-quality, home-base palliative care.
A case presentation of a large erythematous nodular lesion that is asymptomatic.
Expanding the publications from the prior issue, we explore key aspects of melanoma diagnosis and management, and modern approaches to radiotherapy.
This review examines the efficacy, advances and treatment considerations of radiation therapy for the management of keratinocyte cancer, and role of the GP.
General practitioners can manage most skin cancers with some fundamental knowledge and skills. We provide key updates and insights, building a strong foundation, especially for keratinocyte cancers.
This article discusses primary and secondary prevention of skin cancer in Australia.
This article provides an understanding of histopathological processes in Australian laboratories to enhance diagnostic precision, inform surgical margin evaluations and refine management approaches.