In an era marked by an increase in the use of electronic communication, it is essential that practices manage electronic communication well and respond appropriately when an error arises.

Vaping is a second-line quitting aid for adult smokers unable to quit with approved treatments and is the most popular quitting method in Australia.

A woman aged 64 years presented with a few weeks of tiredness, night sweats and palpitations.

Numerous glucose-lowering medications have been developed in recent years with growing evidence relating to their efficacy and safety.

The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of Australian general practitioners regarding Zostavax.

A project piloting an embedded general practice pharmacist provided an opportunity to explore the influence of this role on medication management for a target ‘at-risk’ population.

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

Case studies allow authors to address clinical, psychological, social, medicolegal and professional topics pragmatically – as is the case with this text.

Electronic health records have high potential to contribute to research and policy that benefits both individual patients and the broader community.

People presenting with undifferentiated symptoms and signs require both linear and lateral thinking for accurate diagnosis and hence correctly targeted treatment.

People presenting with undifferentiated symptoms and signs require both linear and lateral thinking for accurate diagnosis and hence correctly targeted treatment.

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

A man aged 80 years presented with a one-day history of widespread tender skin lesions and malaise.

Patients have described a preference for dietary modifications over medications for management of symptoms, reporting that they felt this was a more holistic approach.

A woman aged 36 years presented to her general practitioner because of an episode of sudden-onset vertigo, left ear tinnitus, right arm numbness and weakness, difficulty speaking and headache.