In children and adolescents, there exist a variety of congenital and acquired naevi and other pigmented skin lesions that can be diagnostically problematic.

General practice registrars use a dermatoscope in a modest majority of skin checks and pigmented skin lesion consultations, which influences registrars’ diagnoses and increases their confidence.

This paper summarises the updated recommendations from the National Health and Medical Research Council pertaining to colorectal cancer screening so that they may be applied in general practice.

Black salve is promoted as an effective, safe and natural skin cancer treatment, but such claims are not evidence-based, and serious complications have been reported.

Provides a guide for long-term follow-up and surveillance for survivors of head and neck cancer, who are increasing in number as cancer therapies improve.

Not all preferences outlined in an individual’s advance care plan are implemented during their end-of-life care.

Breast density is frequently reported in screening mammograms, which can result in discussions between patients and their GPs regarding its significance in cancer detection.

It is essential to involve primary healthcare professionals as stakeholders in the development of research questions and study design to ensure relevance and feasibility.

Although most eyelid lumps are benign, accurate diagnosis and early recognition of sinister lesions leads to improved patient outcomes.

Practitioners can improve diagnostic accuracy of skin biopsies and hasten appropriate management for patients by adopting some simple but effective steps during each biopsy procedure.

This article discusses approaches to preserve quality of life for patients with end-stage chronic limb-threatening ischaemia.

General practitioners believe that principles underlying Medical Homes may support whole-person care, but aspects of the current Health Care Homes trial could impede this whole-person approach.

There is an overwhelming focus on documentation of organisational structures and care processes, detracting from what really matters – whether the wellbeing of residents has been achieved.

This project discusses a model of care for safe and effective management of tuberculosis infection.

This article summarises the background and benefits of community HealthPathways, and offers tips on using this tool.