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Benzodiazepines are a widely prescribed class of medication, estimated to be used by 15.7% of the Australian population older than 65 years of age.1 They are indicated for short-term management of...

Overweight and obesity affect nearly two-thirds (63%) of Australian adults, contributing more to the national burden of disease than smoking.1 The burden of overweight and obesity, along with...

Research indicates that a patient’s transition from hospital care to the care of their general practitioner (GP) carries significant risk of unforeseen adverse effects, including emergency...

Previous research indicates that older patients may be less willing to consult general practice registrars (GPRs), reducing training opportunities in chronic/complex care. This survey explores...

For the success of community placements, it is important to understand the factors involved in students’ perspectives of placements. It may be that immersion in a longitudinal integrated clerkship ...

Research suggests that older patients may be reluctant to engage general practice registrars (GPRs) in their care. The authors undertook a qualitative study of the attitudes of older patients to...

Patient presentations that require intimate physical examination (IPE) are common in general practice.1 Across a variety of clinical contexts, international studies investigating patients...

General practitioners (GPs) are expected to provide education and advice about contraceptive options to their female patients who are of reproductive age. They are responsible for improving women’s...

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has become an established part of healthcare for many Australians.1 CAM is estimated to be used by up to two out of three Australians, and accounts for ...

Malnutrition in community dwelling older adults is often undiagnosed and under recognised, despite the existence of clinical guidelines that recommend routine nutrition screening.3,4 Nutrition...