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Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children in Australia, placing significant burden on the individual, their family and the wider community. The prevalence of asthma in Australian children is among the highest in the world, affecting up to 20.8% of children at some point in their...

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are widely prescribed in Australia, with mortality benefits in cardiovascular and renal disorders. Perindopril was the fourth most dispensed drug in Australia in 2010.1 ACE inhibitor use will potentially increase as it is a component of the ‘polypill...

In the Northern Territory, several surveys since 1986 have documented remote community smoking rates ranging from 61–85%.4–6 These have remained relatively unchanged, particularly in the ‘Top End’. Clinicians working in remote communities face significant challenges to consistently deliver...

Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) is a common medical condition that has a significant impact on the quality of life in women.1 It is commonly seen in isolation or together with genuine stress incontinence in perimenopausal and menopausal women.1 It is characterised by increased urinary frequency...

Winnunga sees around 4000 patients per year and has operated a monthly diabetes clinic since 2002.6 In addition to being a source of peer support, the clinic provides cooking demonstrations and patient education on lifestyle changes and diabetes management. Patients can access podiatry, dietician...

Table 1. Questions to consider when referring a patient for elective surgeryIs the surgery likely to result in significant blood loss?Does my patient have anaemia or are they at risk of anaemia?What are my patient’s iron stores?Are there comorbidities that may contribute to adverse outcomes if...

Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) occur in most people with dementia and especially so in residential care. Management of these symptoms is best undertaken in a multidisciplinary team effort and the role of the general practitioner (GP) is central. This article highlights...

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