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Chronic heart failure management in Australia – Time for general practice centred models of care?Dear EditorAs a general practitioner, I am immensely supportive of initiatives in developing capacity in general practice to manage chronic conditions, such as chronic heart failure (CHF). While...

Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in Australia. Regular use has been associated with increased risk for a range of harms, including the development and exacerbation of mental disorders.

CaseA woman, aged 21 years, presented to her general practitioner with a 1-month history of severe headaches. On further questioning she reported intermittent episodes of blurred vision. She was overweight and had a body mass index (BMI) of 32 kg/m2.Snellan visual acuity was reduced to 6/18 in...

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When the interview was completed and the patient went back to the ward, the tutor asked me how I felt. I wasn't in the habit of asking myself that question, so it took me a few moments to process. I realised that I felt terribly, terribly sad. The other students admitted to feeling the same.The...

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Case studyA man, 59 years of age, presented with a pigmented lesion that was discovered on lung auscultation by a family physician. Clinically, a 12 mm long, slightly elevated, brown lesion with variegate pigmentation was observed on his back (Figure 1). Dermatoscopy revealed a multicomponent...