Australian Journal of General Practice
Formerly Australian Family Physician (AFP)
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.
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.
Increased awareness of the alternative medical abortion models may encourage medical abortion delivery in general practice and increase access for women.
Interconception care is becoming increasingly important, with rising rates of overweight, obesity, diabetes and hypertension among people of reproductive age.
The primary care physician has an essential role in providing women with guidance, counselling and assessment regarding fertility concerns.
Adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes can be ameliorated through antenatal and postnatal care that attends to the special needs of this group.
Medical abortion is a more accessible and less invasive option than surgical termination and can be provided in primary care settings.
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These findings will inform the development, dissemination and evaluation of education strategies to improve knowledge of sentinel lymph node biopsy and lead to better patient outcomes.
Lessons from previous pandemics emphasise the importance of consistent information and advice for healthcare workers, particularly regarding their use of personal protective equipment.