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Assessment and management of shoulder pain at primary care level
Most patients with shoulder pain will initially visit their community health centre, private general practitioner or family physician, with various …
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Transient gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia: Two case reports and literature review on the need for stringent monitoring
Transient gestation hypertension is a contributor to adverse pregnancy outcomes particularly when it progresses to pre-eclampsia (PE). This requires frequent …
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The contribution of family physicians and primary care doctors to community-orientated primary care
South Africa envisages a community-orientated approach to primary health care (PHC). Family physicians and primary care doctors have important roles …
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Demographic stratification of Type 2 diabetes and comorbidities in district healthcare in KwaZulu-Natal
BACKGROUND: Diabetes has been reported as the second leading cause of death and the top leading cause of death amongst …
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A primary care approach to abdominal pain in adults
Abdominal pain is a common presenting problem with multiple aetiologies that often pose diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas for primary care …
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A recommended management plan for coronavirus disease 2019–positive geriatric patients based in South African old age homes
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a profound impact on elderly patients, and thus, adequate treatment plans are …
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Reaching consensus on an analgesia protocol for paediatric burn patients in a resource-scarce South African community
BACKGROUND: Despite the exceptional burden of burns in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and the importance of adequate analgesia in …
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Applying empathic communication skills in clinical practice: Medical students’ experiences
BACKGROUND: Studies have demonstrated that empathic communication improves patient outcomes and helps doctors to deliver accurate symptom reports and diagnoses. …
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Barriers to access second-trimester abortion: A case report
Despite the implementation of the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy (CTOP) Act, many women continue to procure illegal abortions in …
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Availability, functionality and access of blood pressure machines at the points of care in public primary care facilities in Tororo district, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Early diagnosis of hypertension prevents a significant number of complications and premature deaths. In resource-variable settings, diagnosis may be …
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More than myalgia: An unusual presentation of exertional rhabdomyolysis
Exertional or exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis (ER) is a condition in which excessive and unaccustomed physical activity results in skeletal muscle damage. …
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Severe asthma in South Africa: A literature review and management approach for primary care
Severe asthma in South Africa (SA) is underappreciated, especially in the primary care setting. This study highlights the epidemiological context …
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Screening for depression at the primary care level: Evidence for policy decision-making from a facility in Pretoria, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Depression is a serious public health issue that has clinical, social and economic implications. Adult patients attending a primary …
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The impact of basic dermatology education and training on primary healthcare providers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Dermatological diseases are amongst the commonest reasons for consultation at primary care level. Yet, dermatology teaching in medical and …
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of hospital-based staff regarding physical activity at a private hospital in Johannesburg
BACKGROUND: Physical activity has been established as an important component to incorporate into a healthy lifestyle. Hospital-based staff are also …
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Prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation amongst college students in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Suicidal behaviour amongst college students constitutes a significant social and public health problem globally. This study determined the prevalence …
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Table of Contents Vol 62, No 1 (2020)
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A classic case suggestive of an unruptured ectopic pregnancy with unexpected finding of a unilateral dermoid cyst intraoperatively: A case report
Acute lower abdominal pain or pelvic pain is a common presenting complaint in women of reproductive age, which can be …
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Drawing lessons from the standard treatment guidelines and essential medicines list concept in South Africa as the country moves towards national health insurance
The essential medicines concept is recognised as an instrument to improve medicines access and to promote cost-effective use of health …