Clinical Focus

Clinical Focus Spot Diagnosis

What's causing this hard palate lesion?

3rd December 2020
Jack, a 45-year-old carpenter, presents with a swollen upper lip and an ulcerative lesion that has been enlarging for six…
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hard palate lesion
Clinical Focus Case Report

A pregnant woman with syphilis lost to follow-up

2nd December 2020
Mary is a 35-year-old primigravida who presents to her GP for her first antenatal visit at around 12 weeks’ gestation. Mary…
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blood test woman
Clinical Focus Spot Diagnosis

Can you diagnose this decorative disorder?

27th November 2020
Nicholas, a healthy 80-year-old retired dentist, attends for a routine checkup with his optician. Test your clinical know…
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Xmas tree cataract
Clinical Focus Therapy Update

Travel medicine in the age of coronavirus

26th November 2020
Traditionally, only 30-50% of travellers seek medical advice before they travel, with those visiting family and friends the…
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travel medicine
Clinical Focus Spot Diagnosis

Could this rash be caused by COVID-19?

20th November 2020
Mick is a 16-year-old from regional Queensland who consults via telehealth about an itchy rash that has been present for 24…
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itchy rash
Clinical Focus Case Report

Syncopal episodes follow a partial gastrectomy

19th November 2020
Laurence, 71, is a retired accountant and long-standing patient whose wife, Cheryl, has brought him in because he has…
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collapsing
Clinical Focus Spot Diagnosis

Can you put your finger on the cause of this swelling?

11th November 2020
Pat is a 74-year-old retiree who presents with a red, swollen, painful index finger for several days. Test your clinical…
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swollen finger