Airway hyperresponsiveness leads to hyperventilation and chronic hypocapnia with a consequent increase in renal bicarbonate loss

Other structural alterations are related to duration of disease and/or long-term uncontrolled inflammation

Both male and female patients often preferred to see a same-gender PCP with this preference more pronounced in males

Rapport is considered an antecedent to trust [8], [9] and aligned to empathy and respect

ave a positive impact on patient outcomes

Under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975(link is external), it is unlawful to discriminate against a person based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin, or immigrant status. This protects people from racial discrimination in public life, for example getting or using services, but clearly this isnt enough.

s It is recognised that there is no single Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture or group, but numerous groupings, languages, kinships, and tribes, as well as ways of living. Furthermore, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples may currently live in urban, rural or remote settings, in urbanised, traditional or other lifestyles, and frequently move between these ways of living. . Social complexity and family disruption are continuing effects of government policies that have contributed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples It is recognised that there is no single Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture or group, but numerous groupings, languages, kinships, and tribes, as well as ways of living. Furthermore, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples may currently live in urban, rural or remote settings, in urbanised, traditional or other lifestyles, and frequently move between these ways of living. having by far the worst health status of any identifiable group in Australia and the poorest access to services

overall health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their babies.

structured Communication situation in which more attention is paid to both verbal and non-verbal messages

regulations and procedures are adhered to.

is when messages are send with some specific goals in mind.

Symptoms are the patient's subjective description and should be documented under the subjective heading, while a sign is an objective finding related to the associated symptom reported by the patient.

The partial pressure of oxygen is low in the alveoli compared to the external environment

in a net diffusion into the blood