Cardiology
chapter 25 Cardiology INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Cardiovascular disorders are encountered very frequently in the primary care setting. In developed or affluent countries, cardiovascular disease is still the most common cause…
Endocrinology
chapter 29 Endocrinology INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Endocrine problems are important in the general practice setting, for a range of reasons. First, they are common enough to occur regularly, either as…
Ear, nose and throat
chapter 27 Ear, nose and throat INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW This chapter is a brief summation of commonly encountered otolaryngology, head and neck issues in general practice. It is not exhaustive…
Child health and development
chapter 55 Child health and development INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Infancy and childhood are characterised by a range of issues that broadly fall into three categories (Box 55.1): • acute problems—e.g….
Pain management
chapter 38 Pain management INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW One of the most common reasons for people presenting to a healthcare practitioner is the presence of pain. Many people in our community…
Breast disease
chapter 51 Breast disease INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW There are approximately 400,000 consultations for breast symptoms each year in general practice in Australia. The vast majority of these will be due…
An integrative approach to prostate cancer
chapter 50 An integrative approach to prostate cancer INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Prostate cancer is a major health issue for men around the world, particularly in developed countries. In Australia, for…
