Describing a fibrous tumour as "as big as a walnut" may seem like an easy way to convey size to a patient, but not so, according to a new US study.

The University of Pennsylvania research aimed to

From the 'lovely' 62-year-old Mrs Smith, to the 'delightful' Mr Jones presenting with a painful right knee, many GPs have a shorthand way of referring to their nicer patients in their notes and

Having access to more GPs adds 50 days' life expectancy to those living in communities with lots of primary care doctors compared with those in areas with fewer doctors, a US study suggests.

Each 10

Just one in three older Australians have an advance care directive (ACD), with the uptake of future care planning especially low in general practices, a study of health records shows.

About 30% of

Two-thirds of patients who use complementary medicines are keeping mum about it when they seek medical help, but GPs can help boost disclosure rates by raising the topic, say Australian researchers.

Patients with type 1 diabetes are more likely to break a bone when they have poor glycaemic control, a large study suggests.

Diabetes has long been linked to an increased risk of fractures, but

If you relied on the MBS, you could be forgiven for thinking that public hospitals were the seat of organised crime.

I mean, we all know the states receive funding from the Federal Government to run

Ever wondered if your kind, reassuring words to patients make any difference to their health?

Well, new GP research shows they do — even if it's just one sentence.

The study — which aims to show the

Three years ago, I moved to a practice that incorporated a University Health Service, which included a significant cohort of young adults, who provided a range of challenges.

As expected, many

A new advertising campaign is looking for a fair go for those diagnosed with lung cancer.

Lung Foundation Australia says its campaign, which launches today, is designed to challenge misconceptions