Trichofolliculoma is a hard, dome-shaped, skin-coloured papule that presents with a central pore and a whitish immature hair; excision should be considered to confirm diagnosis and treatment.

Late-preterm infants are at an increased risk of neurodevelopmental abnormalities in early childhood, compared with full-term infants.

Palliative care has progressed from the margins to having a key role and responsibility within the discipline of general practice.

The symptom burden and care needs for patients with end-stage, non-malignant illnesses are similar to those of patients with advanced cancer.

Cancer pain is one of the most common and problematic symptoms faced in palliative care.

Barriers to general practice involvement in advance care planning and strategies for incorporating it into patient care are discussed.

There are no obvious reasons why antibiotic use should be higher in the Australian community setting; therefore, it is likely that some antibiotic use may be unnecessary.

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A simulation model of the general practice nurse workforce from 2012 to 2025 a likely shortage of the workforce, but this shortage could be reduced through recruitment and retention strategies.

GPs do not routinely discuss sexual health with older patients, and they believe the responsibility for initiation of such discussions rests with the patients themselves.

Many graduates who trained in rural sites spend time in cities before returning to work in rural areas – but this return may take several years.

In this study we explore GPs’ perceptions of a trial version of the Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide website, an online resource designed to support GPs working in refugee health

An overview of the investigation and management of thyroid nodules in general practice.

Syphilis is a great mimicker and should not be forgotten as a differential diagnosis of erythematous scaly rashes.

Palliative care has progressed from the margins to having a key role and responsibility within the discipline of general practice.