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 From January 2018, it was superseded by the Australian Journal of General Practice.
Journal article
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.
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Depression in children
This article provides general practitioners with a framework for considering major depressive disorder in a child and recommendations for treatment.
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Acne in adolescents
Acne vulgaris affects more than 90% of Australian adolescents aged 16–18 years, but there are many treatment options available.