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Hyperlipidaemia is one of the most common problems managed by general practitioners (GPs) and the majority of lipid-lowering drugs are prescribed by GPs.1 Statins have been shown to effectively reduce the risk for cardiovascular events and all‑cause mortality in men and women, and are generally...

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CaseAP is a male, aged 20 years, who presents to your practice with chest pains that commenced the preceding night, now exceeding 12 hours in duration.History takingChest pain is a common presenting symptom and the initial clinical assessment is vital in differentiating and triaging the direction...

Growth is a fundamental process of adolescence, and growth issues often have profound effects on the young person. This article will provide a guide to assessing growth issues in this age group, and a framework for investigations and when to consider referral.Normal growthThere are three phases...

Osteoporosis is a chronic condition of reduced bone strength that is under-recognised and under-treated,1 and can lead to preventable minimal trauma fractures (MTFs). Nguyen et al2 found that only 20% of women postmenopausal women who had a fracture were on specific anti-osteoporotic therapy...

General practice is an important healthcare access point for people who are released from prison. In a recent Australian study of healthcare use by people leaving prison, 46.5% saw a general practitioner (GP) within a month of release.1 However, there has been little Australian or international...

Significance of NVPThe exact pathophysiology underlying NVP is unknown, but the aetiology is believed to be multifactorial and includes endocrine, gastrointestinal and environmental factors.2 Symptoms of NVP are likely to be more severe in multiple and molar pregnancies. Nausea, with or without...

Gout is not a new disease, but its management has certainly seen much change in the past five years. It is increasingly being recognised as a serious disease that causes functional disability, increased work absence, and negative economic consequences for the individual and community.1 Australian...

General practitioners (GPs) are the gatekeepers to our healthcare system and provide the majority of health services to the estimated 23.3 million residents in Australia.1 In 2013–14, government expenditure on general practice (including practice nurse) services was $6.4 billion.2In April 2013 to...

Up to 50% of people aged 85 years and above have dementia; Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia and frontotemporal dementia represent the most frequent forms.1 It is projected that by 2050 over 1 million Australians will have dementia.2 Accordingly, each general practitioner...