Journal

Australian Family Physician

Australian Family Physician was the peer-reviewed, scholarly journal of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) from 1971 to 2017. From January 2018, it was superseded by the Australian Journal of General Practice.

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Occupational violence and staff safety in general practice

This article outlines the risk of occupational violence experienced by doctors, and general practitioners in particular, and to discuss practical measures that can be taken to manage this risk.
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You should get that mole checked out: ethical and legal considerations of the unsolicited clinical opinion

This article describes the legal, ethical and professional considerations surrounding proffering a dermatological opinion in the case of suspected melanoma outside the clinical setting.
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Early detection of eating disorders in general practice

The aim of this article was to heighten awareness of the role of early identification and diagnosis of eating disorders, especially anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, in the primary care setting.
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The challenge of liver cancer surveillance in general practice: do recall and reminder systems hold the answer?

The objective of this study was to measure participation and adherence to liver cancer hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance in eligible patients in a community health centre, following support from the Integrated Hepatitis B Service.
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Troponin testing in the primary care setting

This article discusses the role of troponin testing in the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome, and the role of high-sensitive troponin, which is now in widespread use.
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