This issue describes aspects of modern cancer treatment and underscores the importance of general practitioners to achieve optimal whole-person care.

A woman aged 70 years presented with a longstanding pigmented lesion on her right ear.

A man aged 53 years presents with a 1–2-month history of a rapidly increasing skin growth on his right medial ankle.

Punch biopsy is a poor diagnostic modality for clinically suspicious pigmented lesions.

Skin cancer medicine is a core component of Australian general practice and is consistently in the top 10 conditions managed.

Skin cancer medicine is a core component of Australian general practice. The Focus articles featured in this issue discuss the management of pigmented skin lesions in general practice.

Goals of treatment in advanced breast cancer are to prolong life, manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

This paper describes a clinical approach to chronic respiratory disorders for clinicians working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly in the remote Australian context.

This article provides an overview of genital gender affirmation surgeries, focusing on the available options and appropriate referral criteria for GPs and surgeons.

This article explores patients’ perceptions of nutrition advice and care received from doctors and expectations of this care, including key skills and attributes patients perceive as important.

This paper explored GP experiences in providing early medical abortion to women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and their recommendations for service improvements.

Micro-level actions by primary care staff can have a valuable and immediate impact on the healthcare experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

As a potentially modifiable aspect of a person’s health, a better understanding of patient and community health literacy levels can assist in optimising healthcare provision.

Misunderstanding of P values is pervasive and might be influenced by a few central misconceptions.

Faecal incontinence in residential aged care is highly prevalent, distressing and difficult to treat, and the evidence base for treatment remains deficient.