abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence and quality standards support the use of professional interpreters and discourage the use of family interpreters in medical consultations. The Northern Division of General Practice documented the use of professional and family interpreters in local general practices, together with barriers and possi...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Atkin N

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is an under-recognised functional gastrointestinal disorder of childhood. Despite failure of recognition by many health practitioners, it is relatively common and frequently disabling. OBJECTIVE:This article describes the clinical features, differential diagnosis, treatment an...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Forbes D,Fairbrother S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This article examines the prevalence of smoking among general practice patients and assesses their stage of readiness to quit. METHOD:Descriptive study involving eight general practice registrars working in teaching practices in metropolitan Sydney (New South Wales) who surveyed 1069 consecutive patients ov...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Zwar N,Richmond RL,Harris M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Each year bushfire threatens Australia's rural, forest, and urban-rural areas. Australia's rural fire fighters work to curtail this threat in hot, smoky conditions, often at risk to their physical health. General practitioners, especially in rural areas, can help preserve the health of fire fighters during t...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Aisbett B,Phillips M,Sargeant M,Gilbert B,Nichols D

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) inhibitors are a new class of injectable drugs, under the umbrella term 'biological agents', now available for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic inflammatory conditions including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Crohn disease, psoriasis and psoriat...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Chang J,Girgis L

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skin cancer is common in Australia and its increasing incidence has been matched by an increase in specifically focused skin cancer clinics staffed by general practitioners. This study compares the management of skin cancer in general practice with that of skin cancer clinic networks. METHODS:Analysis of bi...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Byrnes P,Ackermann E,Williams ID,Mitchell GK,Askew D

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of intrinsic disorders of the shoulder presenting in general practice has been estimated to be 14.7/1000 per year with adhesive capsulitis (also termed frozen shoulder, stiff painful shoulder or periarthritis) accounting for around 20% of cases (incidence 2.4/1000 per year), but occurring more frequently...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Walters J,Howes F,Buchbinder R

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary care professionals play a critical role in cancer care but relatively little is known about their education and training. This article presents the results of a national audit of education and training providers in relation to primary care and cancer. METHOD:A semistructured telephone questionnaire....

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： McAvoy BR,Fletcher JM,Elwood M

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advances in our understanding of the genetics of common chronic disease is beginning to impact on clinical practice and preventive health care. OBJECTIVE:This article discusses the potential for genetic medicine to inform disease prevention strategies. It describes two examples already affecting clinical ge...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Emery J,Barlow-Stewart K,Metcalfe SA,Sullivan D

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On 11 May 2007, the State Coroner of Western Australia, made a number of recommendations regarding the recognition of serious illnesses in a general practice setting, and the supervision of medical practitioners undertaking prevocational training. The recommendations arose out of a Coronial Inquest into the death of a...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Bird S

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a group of patients who have unexplained chronic nausea and/or vomiting. In the past these patients were labelled as having psychogenic vomiting. However, there is little evidence that such a condition exists. Rather, these patients usually have a functional gastrointestinal disorder (functional nau...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Talley NJ

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are recent reports of a sustained increase in the incidence of syphilis around the world, including in the Australian cities of Sydney and Melbourne. ...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Redmond AM,Dancer CM,Doolan AR,Rowling DF,Woods ML

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:About 15% of the adolescent population suffers a mental health problem. Although a large percentage of these adolescents present to their general practitioner at least once a year, often their mental health problems are not presented or are somatised. Unfortunately, without intervention many of these mental ...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Fleming GF

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the introduction of new therapeutic strategies, the survival of children and adolescents with cancer has increased dramatically. However, cancer survivors often experience late effects from their cancer treatment. OBJECTIVE:A case study is presented that highlights the wide range of issues that may be ...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Ng SK,Mackay S,Seymour JF

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ms MC, aged 22 years, has come to ask my advice regarding the discontinuation of warfarin after an episode of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) 3 months ago. She is a hockey player and keen to cease her anticoagulant medication, but is concerned about the recurrence of DVT. ...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Qureshi F

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assessment of vocal fremitus (VF) and vocal resonance (VR) (whereby vocal vibrations are felt or heard during a clinical examination) is an established art of physical examination of the respiratory system. Textbooks on clinical examination include these procedures as part of the standard method. ...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Hla KS

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Australian Family Physician is pleased to introduce a series of articles facilitated by the Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group (CMSG). This series aims to place the findings of recent Cochrane musculoskeletal reviews in a context immediately relevant to general practitioners. Each article will present the results of CMSG ...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Winzenberg T,Buchbinder R,Shaw K,Jones G

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Guidelines and regulatory documents reflect the potential for chronic kidney disease to impact the efficacy and safety profiles of antidiabetic regimens. We describe the influence of impaired kidney function and its perception by practitioners on the pattern of antidiabetic use in Australian primary care. M...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Weekes AJ,Thomas MC

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The BEACH program is a continuous national study of general practice activity in Australia. This article provides an analysis of encounters where travel related problems were managed in BEACH from April 2001 to March 2006. This synopsis provides a backdrop against which articles in this issue of Australian Family Phys...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Bayram C,Pan Y,Miller G

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The symptoms and signs of prostate cancer usually manifest after it is too late to 'cure' the condition. General practitioners are ideally suited to diagnose this disease early and need to know the latest information about how best to identify and advise patients. OBJECTIVE:This article describes the latest...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Frydenberg M,Wijesinha S

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Australian Federal Government has invested in initiatives aimed at enhancing the general practitioner's role in mental health care. Potential benefits for general practice include better remuneration for longer consultations and improved access to support from other mental health care professionals. OBJ...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Johnson C

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Caring for Australasians with Renal Impairment (CARI) guidelines initiative is an Australia/New Zealand evidence based project that aims to provide high quality, evidence based clinical practice guidelines for the management of all stages of kidney disease. This article summarises CARI guidelines on Nutrition and ...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Voss D,Hodson E,Crompton C

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:2006 was an eventful year in the area of screening to prevent cervical cancer. New screening guidelines were introduced nationally in July, and in November the Australian Government agreed to fund one of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, Gardasil, under the National Immunisation Program. OBJECTIVE:Th...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Heley S

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Women represent 71% of the 474,600 primary lay carers in Australia. It is well documented that providing care for family members with a life threatening illness places a strain on the health and emotional wellbeing of the carer. Lay carers are rarely attentive to their own health needs due to lack of time and energy, ...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Bilinski PI

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study explored the impact of work related violence on general practitioners' work performance. METHOD:A postal survey of 1000 randomly selected GPs about work related violence. Those GPs reporting incidents of work related violence in the past 12 months were asked to write about its effect on them in r...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Coles J,Koritsas S,Boyle M,Stanley J

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The quality framework developed by The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is described by Booth in this issue of Australian Family Physician. This article applies the framework to the 'knowledge and information' domain. OBJECTIVE:This article draws on selected examples of immediate relevance ...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Tomlins R

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Case histories are based on actual medical negligence claims or medicolegal referrals, however certain facts have been omitted or changed by the author to ensure the anonymity of the parties involved. From time to time, errors will occur in medical care. The identification of clinical risks is a critical first step to...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Bird S

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Common mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety can often be treated with evidence based psychological interventions. Existing research indicates that Australian medical courses are poorly preparing their graduates for this role. METHOD:A mail survey of the Chairs of curriculum committees in the 11 A...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Monash DA,Richards J,Blashki G,Meadows G

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Menstruation has dual significance for women. From one perspective it defines the start and end of reproductive potential, an affirmation of womanhood. On the other, just as the ancients observed taboos of menstruation, many women (and men) today are still influenced by outdated negative messages. OBJECTIVE...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Reddish S

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The occurrence of giant cell arteritis (GCA) in the setting of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is not uncommon. It is imperative to recognise the symptoms and signs of GCA in this setting as the treatment of PMR with low dose corticosteroids will not protect the patient against the blinding consequences of GCA....

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Durkin SR,Athanasiov PA,Crompton JL

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Case histories are based on actual medical negligence claims or medicolegal referrals, however, certain facts have been omitted or changed by the author to ensure the anonymity of the parties involved. The aim of this article is to outline the legislative framework in relation to advance health directives and enduring...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Bird S

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:I recently watched a fascinating documentary about the crusade of Dr Bertram Wainer in the 1960s to bring the practice of illegal abortion in Victoria to an end. It documented the profound horror of the backyard abortion that so often ended in infection, sterility or death, and served as a potent reminder of a practic...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Read CM

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mastitis is a common problem for breastfeeding women in the postpartum period. METHODS:Ninety-four breastfeeding women participating in a case control study of mastitis provided a free text comment about their experience of mastitis. Women were recruited from the emergency department, wards or breastfeeding...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Amir LH,Lumley J

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is rapidly becoming Australia's biggest health care issue. OBJECTIVE:This article discusses the role of surgery, in particular laparascopic adjustable gastric banding, in the management of obesity. DISCUSSION:The acceptability and uptake of surgery as a solution to obesity has, in the past, been lo...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Brown W,Dixon JB,Brien PO

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Case history - Oliver: Oliver is aged 70 years, has had type 2 diabetes for 18 years, and has been treated with insulin for 4 years. He presents after two episodes of cellulitis of his right lower leg and forefoot, which have cleared on antibiotics. There are no residual skin changes on his leg and forefoot other than...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Weightman W,Phillips P

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article discusses a Supreme Court judgment involving an injury to the spinal accessory nerve which occurred during the excision of a lymph node mass in the posterior triangle of the neck.1 In this case, the medical practitioner was found to have been negligent for failing to diagnose the nerve injury in the posto...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Bird S

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The BEACH program, a continuous national study of general practice activity in Australia, gives us an overview of type 2 diabetes management in Australian general practice. Terms used by the general practitioner participants included in this analysis were: type 2 diabetes, noninsulin dependent diabetes, diabetes melli...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Charles J,Ng A,Miller G

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This fifteenth and final article in our series on breast disease provides general practitioners with information that will allow them to give their patients a balanced view about issues related to cosmetic breast surgery. As well as breast augmentation and breast reduction surgery, the latest on the breast implant 'si...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Lam T,Brennan M,French J

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reflecting on my first 4 months as a part time academic general practice registrar demonstrates the highs and lows of pursing the challenges of research - particularly after being involved in full time clinical practice. Exploring research in general practice has proved an interesting and rewarding experience. ...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Boland R

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dentists rely on general practitioners to manage a patient's warfarin dose before uncomplicated dental extraction. OBJECTIVE:This article compares common practice of warfarin management with the available clinical evidence. DISCUSSION:Common practice lags more than 20 years behind clinical evidence to the ...

journal_title：Australian family physician

authors： Kamien M

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00