Journal
Australian Family Physician
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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 From January 2018, it was superseded by the Australian Journal of General Practice.
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Growth disorders in adolescents
This article provides a guide for clinicians to categorise growth patterns in adolescents and recognise patients who may have a growth disorder.
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Psychological distress and risky sexual behaviours among women aged 16–25 years in Victoria, Australia
Identifying factors related to risky sexual behaviour may contribute to preventive and interventional approaches to reduce negative mental health outcomes among young women.
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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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Eczema management in school-aged children
This article describes how eczema manifests in school-aged children, focusing on when to suspect triggers and how to manage these from a general practice perspective, and when to refer the child on to specialist services.