Australian Journal of General Practice
As a potentially modifiable aspect of a person’s health, a better understanding of patient and community health literacy levels can assist in optimising healthcare provision.
With studies showing a reduced life expectancy and poor physical and mental health, it is important that healthcare professionals strive towards improving the lives of Autistic people.
Preventing unintended pregnancies and optimising maternal and fetal outcomes are important public health imperatives.
The aim of achieving equitable access to bulk billing for those living in rural and regional Victoria has not yet been met, and may be under increasing pressure.
Policies should promote training of GPs as part of the increasing workforce for mental healthcare.
Global climate change is a major threat to public health in the 21st century, therefore an understanding of the consequences and the possible responses is vital.
Preconception care addresses the biomedical, behavioural and social health of women and their partners prior to pregnancy, and has far-reaching benefits for mothers and children.
This study investigated GPs attitudes to promoting and managing the sexual health of young men and showed a disparity of whether young men or GPs felt they were responsible in initiating the topic.
The introduction of mesh procedures for vaginal prolapse and incontinence was not managed well. Introduction of new devices or techniques must be accompanied by rigorous evaluation and ongoing audit.
Considering the use of risk prediction methodology for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Clinical trials and laboratory studies provide evidence of anxiolytic effects of cannabidiol in healthy volunteers and clinical populations.
Electronic health records have high potential to contribute to research and policy that benefits both individual patients and the broader community.
Understanding common presentation and physical examination findings is the first step in diagnosing and, ultimately, managing symptomatic rotational abnormalities in children and adolescents.
Ensuring general practitioners receive timely discharge medication information will enable them to safely continue the patient’s care in the community.