Brucellosis has earned its place alongside syphilis and tuberculosis as one of the ‘great imitators’ and causes of pyrexia of unknown origin.
Carefully consider travel and animal exposure history in all patients with undiagnosed febrile illnesses.
In patients with risk factors for leptospirosis, a high index of clinical suspicion is important to ensure early diagnosis and treatment.
This paper proposes a business model for primary care providers to implement cardiac rehabilitation using current Medicare items.
This study discusses the potential adverse effects on women’s health of pharmacists diagnosing and treating urinary tract infections and other disease due to the shortage of general practitioners.
The aim of this study was to describe the pattern of mental health attendances in a university-based general practice clinic during phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dedicated men’s sexual and reproductive health clinics have the potential to improve health outcomes for men by overcoming barriers to healthcare and engaging men in healthcare services.
This study explores the ways in which treating practitioners can recognise, support and assist doctors with mental health or substance use challenges who are facing regulatory processes.
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.
Global climate change is a major threat to public health in the 21st century, therefore an understanding of the consequences and the possible responses is vital.
Preconception care addresses the biomedical, behavioural and social health of women and their partners prior to pregnancy, and has far-reaching benefits for mothers and children.
This study investigated GPs attitudes to promoting and managing the sexual health of young men and showed a disparity of whether young men or GPs felt they were responsible in initiating the topic.
General practitioners and practice nurses need to be provided with greater support and training to undertake the emotionally challenging role of mandated reporters of child abuse.
A case study examining an incidence of steroid-induced psychosis.
The article discusses the problem that extreme heat poses for mental health and to provide examples of how these problems can be anticipated and mitigated.