A Caucasian woman aged 65 years presented with painful mouth ulcers, conjunctivitis and a new blistering eruption on the central chest and forearm 10 days after commencing topical imiquimod 5% cream.

A Caucasian woman aged 49 years presented with a three-day history of a widespread maculopapular erythematous eruption involving the torso, limbs and acral surfaces.

A man aged 62 years who worked as school cleaner presented with concerns of a blue-grey colouration to all his nails.

Paracetamol allergy is uncommon and, as a result, may be overlooked as a cause for immediate hypersensitivity, which can lead to a significant delay in diagnosis.

A Caucasian female aged 18 years developed a well-defined erythematous vesicular eruption with clear non-purulent exudates on the ear lobules and adjacent inferior neck area.

This article describes common calls the Queensland Poisons Information Centre (Qld PIC) receives from general practices and provides information on the management of poisoning in the community.

This review summarises the evolving status of melanoma care, emphasising when to refer patients to medical oncologists as part of the multidisciplinary team.

A case study examining an incidence of steroid-induced psychosis.

A man aged 61 years presented with a two-week history of epigastric discomfort, nausea and lethargy.

Gold Coast Primary Health Network developed a decision support tool to deliver real-time medication safety alerts and prompts for interventions.

Strategies to delay progression of chronic kidney disease include lifestyle advice, prevention of acute kidney injury, control of blood pressure and albuminuria, and disease-specific interventions.

Many adverse events following immunisation are unlikely to be confirmed as true vaccine allergies but rather as coincidental symptoms that may mimic an allergic reaction.

As patients on methadone age, their likelihood for developing diseases requiring new medications places them at risk of life-threatening drug interactions.

Steroid acne may appear in areas of topical steroid application or on patients taking systemic steroids. Treatment should include discontinuation of steroid medication until lesions have resolved.

It is important for prescribers to regularly ask patients about their medication adherence and to discuss strategies for promoting this.