A woman aged 21 years underwent a diagnostic laparoscopy and appendicectomy for undifferentiated abdominal pain.

A woman aged 49 years presented with a 12-month history of an enlarging painless but pruritic perianal plaque 2 cm from the anal verge.

A Vietnamese woman aged 64 years presented to her general practitioner with weight gain of 15 kg and lethargy over the previous 12 months.

This study identified new approaches to patient-centred care (PCC) that can guide other general practices and progress the health system towards policy-based PCC objectives.

Refugee women exhibit some of the highest rates of chronic pain, but the relationship between chronic pain and refugee-related challenges arising from migration trajectories remains unclear.

Non-fasting lipid testing is now recommended throughout the world.

Application of specific biopsychosocial models supports general practitioners to advance best practice in disability care by meeting the complex care needs of their clients.

For patients with motor neuron disease, the final 12 months of life can be a tumultuous period, with rapid losses in function and independence, regular contact with the health system and carer stress.

This qualitative study explored Australian general practitioners’ attitudes, practices and educational needs to inform adaptation of the P3-MumBubVax intervention for primary care.

While the pandemic has profoundly affected medical services and education, general practitioners are uniquely placed to observe, to think and to respond.

Challenges that multiple sclerosis presents include early detection, awareness of new therapies, work with multidisciplinary teams and its long-term management as a chronic disease.

Challenges that multiple sclerosis presents include early detection, awareness of new therapies, work with multidisciplinary teams and its long-term management as a chronic disease.

This clinical challenge is based on this month's Focus articles. To complete this activity, go to the RACGP website.

Lifestyle management should be included in communication plans, with referrals to other healthcare professionals as appropriate.

There are now many highly effective disease-modifying therapies available as treatment options, which have a significant impact on disease activity and long-term disability.