Australian Journal of General Practice
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.
The Australian public has benefited greatly from the manifold contributions of general practice throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
While influenza vaccine uptake in older Australian adults is fairly high, uptake in younger at-risk adults is suboptimal.
The practice of medicine now requires greater appreciation of the impact of environmental systems on human health, as well as the impact of human systems on environmental health.
Brucellosis has earned its place alongside syphilis and tuberculosis as one of the ‘great imitators’ and causes of pyrexia of unknown origin.
Carefully consider travel and animal exposure history in all patients with undiagnosed febrile illnesses.
In patients with risk factors for leptospirosis, a high index of clinical suspicion is important to ensure early diagnosis and treatment.
Maternal immunisation is playing an increasingly important part in improving maternal and neonatal health.
All Australian bats have the potential to carry and transmit lyssavirus, and risky exposures to bats are common. Timely notification following exposure is crucial to ensure appropriate management.
Q fever is the most commonly notified zoonotic disease in Australia, with the majority of cases reported from northern New South Wales and southern Queensland.
Given the current global context, heightened vigilance is essential for early detection and management of any imported measles cases.
A suggested model for general practice that allows the full scope of practice to be developed while supporting general practitioners in their careers.
This study explores the ways in which treating practitioners can recognise, support and assist doctors with mental health or substance use challenges who are facing regulatory processes.
Australian Immunisation Register data are increasingly being used to assess vaccination rates and assist public health practitioners to target interventions to improve these rates.