Palpitations are one of the most common presentations to general practice, and while they are usually benign, they may also have life-threatening significance.

Many issues related to catheters can be safely and adequately managed in the community, resulting in timely management and increased patient satisfaction.

This article describes a systematic approach to the assessment of otorrhoea, outlines common causes and their first principles of management in the primary care setting.

Differential diagnoses and potential investigations are discussed for a boy, aged 10 years, who presented with a one-year history of intermittent nocturnal, non-bilious vomiting.

The potential benefits and risks of bariatric surgery with respect to maternal, fetal and neonatal outcomes in future pregnancies need to be carefully considered on an individual basis.

A collaborative approach between general practitioners and hand therapists benefits patients with common thumb conditions.

Calcium score has been shown to convincingly predict future cardiovascular risk in the asymptomatic population.

A greater emphasis on cardiovascular risk factor modification for all patients with peripheral artery disease is required to improve long-term outcomes.

Conflicting advice causes great confusion and/or alarm for pregnant or breastfeeding women, who want the best for their babies.

A woman aged 40 years presented for a cervical screening test, during which whitish discolouration of the vulva, involving both labia majora and minora, and clitoris with distorted anatomy was noted.

Accurate diagnosis and treatment of diving-related otological injuries by general practitioners can have profound positive effects on a patient’s long-term outcomes.

This article outlines the key principles for assessment and treatment of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis to enable early diagnosis and successful treatment outcomes.

Noncardiac chest pain is a cause of significant morbidity and can be responsible for a high personal cost and healthcare burden.

Myocarditis and pericarditis need to be considered as a differential, especially in adolescents or young adults presenting with acute chest pain, shortness of breath or palpitations.

A stepwise approach to a patient with renal tract pain can aid immensely in formulating an accurate diagnosis and providing optimal care.