Predominantly hospital-based prevocational paediatric training offers limited exposure to – and, thus, confidence in – managing behavioural, mental health and developmental issues.

Most GPs surveyed had used a placebo in practice at least once, with active placebos (active treatments used primarily to generate positive expectations) more commonly used than inert placebos.

There is conflicting evidence regarding the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and gestational diabetes.

Programmed shared medical appointments are effective, well accepted and cost efficient for body weight management.

This study examines whether SMS reminders may be a useful tool in the spectrum of care needed for optimal asthma management in general practice.

If a benefit of oral corticosteroids is not proven, then physicians currently prescribing it need to be advised of this finding.

An investigative study into whether using the Modified Centor Criteria reduces antibiotic prescribing in a general practice setting.

A supervisor’s identity is strongly tied to relationships that support and reinforce their role; it is important to recognise, protect and cultivate a program that values these relationships.

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

Policies should promote training of GPs as part of the increasing workforce for mental healthcare.

In a rapidly evolving digital world, it is crucial that general practice embraces the potential of artificial intelligence and virtual reality in a real and proactive clinical manner.

This study suggests that there is a role for better communication of the gradual but practical changes of Australian sore throat management guidelines to GPs.

Medical students report substantially less contact time with general practice registrars than with registrars in other, hospital-based specialties.

Most older people who have died by suicide have seen a GP in the preceding three months, representing a potential opportunity to intervene.

The majority of referrals to a regional outpatient nephrology service contained insufficient detail to meet Australian guidelines.