An area as fundamental to the human experience as sexology must be considered when providing whole-person care.

Reducing barriers to healthcare and providing earlier access to gender-affirming hormones improves the health outcomes and wellbeing of trans, gender diverse and non-binary people.

General practitioners play a significant part in recognising the need and appropriate timing to address sexual problems and initiate sex-related discussions with their patients.

It is important for general practitioners to provide a safe and affirming environment for trans, gender diverse and non-binary patients to reduce ill health later in life.

People who identify as bisexual, transgender or gender diverse report poorer mental health than their homosexual and cisgender counterparts.

The initial assessment and response to a disclosure of sexual assault is an important opportunity to address medical, safety and psychosocial concerns.

Healthcare professionals may face pressure for urgent diagnosis and management but also need to consider a medium- and long-term plan in the context of the social and cultural environment.

Buprenorphine–naloxone is well tolerated by patients with chronic pain, and has the potential to improve pain scores and affective symptoms.

This clinical challenge is based on this month’s Focus articles. To complete this activity, go to the RACGP website.

This reference book is designed to be used to find medication doses and guidance for other management easily and promptly.

A man aged 52 years with a history of non-melanoma skin cancer presented with a firm, non-tender, skin-coloured papule.

Knowledge of common findings and disease patterns shown on imaging of the knee, particularly relating to post-traumatic pain and monoarticular arthritis, is important for effective management.

Preventing unintended pregnancies and optimising maternal and fetal outcomes are important public health imperatives.

Preventing unintended pregnancies and optimising maternal and fetal outcomes are important public health imperatives.

Increased awareness of the alternative medical abortion models may encourage medical abortion delivery in general practice and increase access for women.