For this article, qualitative interviews were conducted with heavy drinkers to explore their experiences of discussing alcohol use with their general practitioner.

This article examines patient experiences of referral pathways to diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer and discussions about costs, comparing public, private and mixed healthcare system users.

To reduce diagnostic delay for women with endometriosis-related symptoms, we need to understand GPs’ perspectives on the challenges they face in diagnosing and managing endometriosis.

This article reviews the difficulties of driving assessment, including what measures there are to guide GPs, and proposes a practical approach to this issue for general practice.

This study examined Medicare Benefits Schedule billing patterns by consultation length to estimate overcharging or undercharging by GPs, and the cost/savings to Medicare.

While clinical guidelines recommend increasing the use of long-acting reversible contraceptives, current contraceptive use and management in Australia do not reflect these recommendations.

It is important for prescribers to regularly ask patients about their medication adherence and to discuss strategies for promoting this.

Street-based general practice services are critical to facilitate easy access to primary and secondary management of chronic multimorbid conditions in marginalised patients.

The past 15 years have witnessed an escalating interest in the role of the general practitioner with special interest in Australia and other countries.

General practitioners are well positioned to take a comprehensive approach to the management of functional decline in older people, aided by a range of funded programs.

Skin cancer follow-up is most effective when general practitioners establish follow-up strategies suited to the rural populations and supported by evidence-based guidelines for skins cancers.

Regular contraceptive review should take account of the fact that women’s reasons for use may shift between contraceptive and non-contraceptive purposes.

The development of knowledge and skill in infection control has become an important priority for many areas of our healthcare system, including general practice.