This expertly presented book provides important additional insights into the narrative process that is at the heart of Australian general practice.

The practice of medicine now requires greater appreciation of the impact of environmental systems on human health, as well as the impact of human systems on environmental health.

Radiation therapy may be used as definitive treatment for low-risk cancers, as an adjuvant treatment for high-risk disease or alone for inoperable cases.

Existing statutes and bodies of case law may be sufficiently flexible to accommodate new technologies along with the appropriate safeguards, operating procedures and consent forms.

This study provides evidence of general practitioners’ desire to be involved in supporting the healthy exercise and nutrition habits of their patients with cancer.

A nursing home resident aged 80 years, when presenting for an influenza vaccination, was noted to have a large fungating lesion with rolled edges on the right side of his chest.

Accurate diagnosis and treatment of diving-related otological injuries by general practitioners can have profound positive effects on a patient’s long-term outcomes.

Prevention and early diagnosis coupled with curative treatments are key strategies for reducing lung cancer mortality by avoiding the sequelae of metastatic disease.

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

Readers express their opinions on published articles and topics of interest.

A series of Commonwealth and state initiatives have been enacted to ensure ongoing access to medications during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A combination of behavioural support along with pharmacotherapy to treat nicotine dependence maximises the chances of successful long-term cessation.

Physical inactivity is a major modifiable contributor to the global burden of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality.

Calcium score has been shown to convincingly predict future cardiovascular risk in the asymptomatic population.

Tobacco use remains a global health issue, and effective evidence-based smoking cessation programs continue to be a core component of the public health response to smoking.