Australian Journal of General Practice
Diabetic dermopathy is a benign, asymptomatic and likely underdiagnosed skin condition seen in up to 40% of individuals with diabetes.
This article reviews the difficulties of driving assessment, including what measures there are to guide GPs, and proposes a practical approach to this issue for general practice.
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s dementia, with the risk of inappropriate antipsychotic use considering neuroleptic sensitivity in DLB.
GPs play an important ongoing role in supporting gifted children and developing a course of action that helps ensure their optimum development so they can fulfil their potential.
Many First Nations people of middle and older age have been directly affected by the Stolen Generations. A trauma-informed approach to dementia care is imperative.
Understanding the sophisticated craft and practical skills of generalist care could help both GPs and health policy makers value, respect and navigate the challenges of this complex important work.
This article provides an overview of feminist principles for responding to mental distress in women, considering the connections between gender inequality and women’s mental health.
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a percutaneous procedure that is now the recommended treatment for elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis who are suitable for intervention.
This article describes common calls the Queensland Poisons Information Centre (Qld PIC) receives from general practices and provides information on the management of poisoning in the community.
This paper provides a clinical overview of a selection of complementary medicine interactions with drugs commonly used in Australian general practice or in the management of COVID-19.
This article explores the themes of patient choice, safety and optimising success in GP-led withdrawal. The four-step framework outlines how to best support patients to undertake a withdrawal.
Eruptive xanthoma is a significant indicator of systemic metabolic disorders. Early recognition and prompt effective management help prevent acute and chronic complications.
This study aims to provide a general overview of immunotherapy and irAEs, highlighting common clinical scenarios and general principles of management.
The aim of this article is to update GPs on how to screen patients for eating disorders across the entire weight spectrum and to diagnose, treat and monitor patients with binge eating disorder.
The aim of this article is to outline the steps required to achieve and promote sustainability from practice operations through to clinical care and advocacy.