Provides practical management strategies that general practitioners (GPs) can use when patients present with medically unexplained symptoms.

Determines the incidence of abbreviation use in electronic hospital discharge letters (eDLs) and general practitioner understanding of abbreviations used in eDLs. Abstract Objectives: To determine the incidence of abbreviation use in electronic hospital discharge letters (eDLs) and general practitioner understanding of abbreviations used in eDLs. Design, setting and participants: Retrospective audit of abbreviation use in...

This report determines changes in childhood asthma management rates between 2004–14, and examines current medication use and level of control in children attending general practice.

This report proposes a case for abolishing the Medicare Schedule Fee, arguing that is has failed to establish a cooperative platform for dealings with the profession over the setting of fees. Overview GPs have been willing to bulk bill for over 80% of GP consultations, but where local conditions permit, they are comfortable to charge...

More than one-third of Australians (35.3%) went to a GP six or more times in 2012–13, and those who went most often tended to be older and less wealthy, were more likely to have several long-term health conditions and were more likely to see several different GPs. Summary Many Australians are fortunate to experience very...