Journal
Australian Family Physician
Affiliated organisation:
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 From January 2018, it was superseded by the Australian Journal of General Practice.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
Transport on prescription: how can GPs contribute to the promotion of active transport?
Active transport (such as walking and cycling) can play a part in reducing non-communicable diseases, but very little is known about how general practitioners can contribute to promoting active transport.
Journal article
Knowledge and practices of chronic hepatitis B virus testing by general practitioners in Victoria, Australia, 2014–15
This study identifies gaps in GPs’ knowledge about chronic hepatitis.
Journal article
Male infertility – the other side of the equation
This article reviews the general practitioner’s evaluation of male infertility and indications for referral to a male infertility specialist, and gives an overview of the specialist management of male infertility.
Journal article
Urolithiasis – ten things every general practitioner should know
Upper urinary tract stones are a common problem in Australia. This article presents guidelines regarding urolithiasis, from diagnosis, through to conservative and operative management, and prevention, as a reference for GPs and other primary care physicians.
Journal article
Navigating the disparate Australian regulatory minefield of cosmetic therapy
This article suggests there is a need for more stringent regulation of cosmetic therapy in Australia, with such a system applying equitably to medical and non-medical practitioners alike.