The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant disruption to general practice, and its impact on patient-centred care is not yet understood.
Consumers with chronic medical conditions may not readily embrace Health Care Home practice redesign initiatives in Australia.
Random case analysis in practice clinical team meetings is a novel method of peer review of performance that also promotes quality improvement and can identify patient safety concerns.
The most commonly encountered swellings in the oral cavity are either submucosal in nature, or involve swelling of the underlying jaw (maxilla or mandible).
The most commonly encountered mucosal surface lesions are those of an epithelial break (ulcer) or an alteration in thickness, texture or colour (white, red or pigmented lesion).
A guide to the management of commonly encountered laryngectomy stoma complications within the general practice setting.
Goals of treatment in advanced breast cancer are to prolong life, manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Early identification and investigation of anaemia in pregnancy enables appropriate management; in the case of iron deficiency, first-line therapy with oral iron with follow-up is recommended.
Identifying women with a shortened cervical length on morphological scan allows clinicians the opportunity to identify, treat and prevent preterm birth.
This article outlines the key steps a health practice can take towards managing its compliance with privacy laws and data breach notification requirements.
The benefits of a strong doctor–patient relationship obtained through continuity of care should not be lost as our health system becomes more complex.
This paper examines the importance of, and challenges in, measuring and promoting continuity of care in Australia.
The demographic transition in the general practice patient population necessitates that general practitioners take a bigger role in diagnosing dementia.
General practitioners are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team to help manage pelvic girdle pain.
This study explores the experiences of patients accessing and receiving gender-affirming care.