Although not all women undergoing mastectomy will desire or choose breast reconstruction, it is important that all women have the opportunity to make an informed choice.

Early identification of all skin cancers enables improved patient outcomes and results in a wider range of treatment options being available locally in general practice.

General practitioners can facilitate recovery-orientated, trauma-focused care, even when local services are limited.

General practitioners are in a prime position to screen and diagnose common comorbidities of psoriasis and have the experience and knowledge to manage them accordingly.

This article identifies two priorities for action for Australians living with osteoarthritis.

Many patients affected by the COVID-19-related temporary suspension of non-urgent elective surgery will present to their general practitioners for symptom management in the interim period.

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.

An area as fundamental to the human experience as sexology must be considered when providing whole-person care.

An area as fundamental to the human experience as sexology must be considered when providing whole-person care.

Reducing barriers to healthcare and providing earlier access to gender-affirming hormones improves the health outcomes and wellbeing of trans, gender diverse and non-binary people.

General practitioners play a significant part in recognising the need and appropriate timing to address sexual problems and initiate sex-related discussions with their patients.

It is important for general practitioners to provide a safe and affirming environment for trans, gender diverse and non-binary patients to reduce ill health later in life.

People who identify as bisexual, transgender or gender diverse report poorer mental health than their homosexual and cisgender counterparts.

The initial assessment and response to a disclosure of sexual assault is an important opportunity to address medical, safety and psychosocial concerns.