Barriers to obesity care in Australia include unrealistic expectations from both people with obesity and healthcare professionals, lack of evidence-based strategies and insufficient training.

This study showed that an SMS recall system for Heart Health Checks can be effective and acceptable in general practice.

Information seeking can be done with a patient in a way that builds trust and rapport, such that it becomes a value-adding part of the consultation for patients.

Issues that need addressing include the avoidance of empirical treatment, training in diagnostic methods, patient education, better menopause management and accurate management of yeast infections.

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These questions are based on the Focus articles in this issue. Please choose the single best answer for each question.

Australian general practice has much in common with Paracelsus. Our connection to patient environment and lived experience are the foundation of both our insight and our impact.

These questions are based on the Focus articles in this issue. Please choose the single best answer for each question.

Australian general practice has much in common with Paracelsus. Our connection to patient environment and lived experience are the foundation of both our insight and our impact.

This article describes common calls the Queensland Poisons Information Centre (Qld PIC) receives from general practices and provides information on the management of poisoning in the community.

This paper provides a clinical overview of a selection of complementary medicine interactions with drugs commonly used in Australian general practice or in the management of COVID-19.

This article explores the themes of patient choice, safety and optimising success in GP-led withdrawal. The four-step framework outlines how to best support patients to undertake a withdrawal.

Hypothyroidism requiring T4 replacement is common in pregnancy. Prescribers should be aware that there are no specific concerns about dairy intake with T4.

Eruptive xanthoma is a significant indicator of systemic metabolic disorders. Early recognition and prompt effective management help prevent acute and chronic complications.

We celebrate the longstanding role of nutrition in general practice and its increasing prominence in clinical practice.