Recurrent pregnancy loss, as defined by two or more pregnancy losses, affects <5% of couples and has a complex aetiology; management in conjunction with a specialised unit is recommended.

Diagnosis and effective management of gestational diabetes improve maternal and fetal outcomes, although controversies exist regarding diagnosis, treatment and long-term follow-up.

General practitioners are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team to help manage pelvic girdle pain.

Identifying women with a shortened cervical length on morphological scan allows clinicians the opportunity to identify, treat and prevent preterm birth.

Early identification and investigation of anaemia in pregnancy enables appropriate management; in the case of iron deficiency, first-line therapy with oral iron with follow-up is recommended.

General practitioners are ideally placed to offer individuals and couples carrier screening for autosomal recessive and X-linked conditions.

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

This paper synthesises evidence-based frameworks of palliative care with other resources to guide GPs in the systematic delivery of high-quality, home-base palliative care.

Not all preferences outlined in an individual’s advance care plan are implemented during their end-of-life care.

Coroners’ recommendations may have a greater likelihood of implementation by incorporating a specific role for GPs and RNs.

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

A variety of suture techniques can be effectively employed for direct closure of acute lacerations.

Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state is a potentially life-threatening metabolic derangement seen in type 2 diabetes, with early recognition and treatment essential to achieving a good outcome.

Focuses on the behaviours and needs of infants whose mothers have BPD, including knowledge and skills for primary care practitioners to help these troubled families.

Care in the 21st century demands better outcomes through more comprehensive data to enhance the provider’s ability to deliver care and increase the patient’s involvement in their own healthcare.