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Primary care management of the coronavirus (COVID-19)
South Africa is in the grip of a novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Primary care providers are in the frontline. COVID-19 …
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Variation between pragmatic and standardised blood pressure measurements in a Nigerian primary care clinic
BACKGROUND: A significant difference in the blood pressure (BP) value of a patient taken by different health workers has been …
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Mastering your fellowship
The series, 'Mastering your Fellowship', provides examples of the question format encountered in the written and clinical examinations, Part A …
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Editorial: Ushering in a new year and reaching out to the next generation of family doctors
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An overview of the new rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis regimens available at decentralised drug-resistant tuberculosis sites for persons older than six years
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An approach to hypertensive disorders in pregnancy for the primary care physician
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) are a leading obstetric cause for maternal morbidity and mortality nationally as well as globally. …
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History of academic family medicine in South Africa – When did it start?
The literature on the history of family medicine as an academic discipline locates its beginning with the establishment of two …
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Usage of smart devices amongst medical practitioners in Universitas Academic Hospital
BACKGROUND: There has been a rapid rise in the use of smart devices amongst medical practitioners throughout the world. This …
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A framework to benchmark the quality of clinical assessment in a South African undergraduate medical programme
BACKGROUND: The outcome of the undergraduate medical programme is to produce clinically competent health care providers relevant for the South …
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National Health Insurance unpacked: Part 1
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Trends in practice intentions and preferences of clinical associate students: Implications for training and health services in South Africa
BACKGROUND: The University of Pretoria (UP) had its first intake of Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) students in 2009. …
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A primary care approach to the management of Arthritis
Arthritis is a common condition seen frequently by family practitioners, and there are many types of arthritis. Management of arthritis …
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Integrating services for impact and sustainability: a proof-of-concept project in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Background: Integration of services in primary health care settings can provide mother/baby pairs with all required services at one visit. …
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Mastering your Fellowship
The series, “Mastering your Fellowship”, provides examples of the question format encountered in the written and clinical examinations, Final Part …
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European osteoporosis pharmacological guidelines confirm current recommended treatment whilst answering important management questions
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An HIV-free generation: review of prevention strategies
Globally South Africa has the largest HIV epidemic, with an estimated 7.7 million people living with HIV (PLHIV). The burden …
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The potential impact of dietary supplement adulteration on patient assessment and treatment from a healthcare provider’s perspective
Dietary supplements have been manufactured and supplied to the market with the objective of enhancing the overall health of the …
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An evaluation of male learners’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding sexual and reproductive health in rural northern KwaZulu-Natal province
Background: With a disparate HIV prevalence among young men and women, high rates of teenage pregnancies and a lack of …
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Improving the quality of clinical training in the workplace: implementing formative assessment visits
Family physicians have a key role to play in strengthening district health services in South Africa. There are a number …
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Burning issues in acute heart failure management
In general, heart failure is the end-stage manifestation of cardiovascular disease and is an important and increasing cause of morbidity …