Case 1: A lady with a finger lump, back pain, and recent bereavement

• Consider the principle of holistic care in general practice
• Outline the management of back pain in primary care
• Identify red flag features of back pain
• Be aware of how to support patients suffering bereavement

Case 2: Young man presenting with an ongoing cough

• Outline the differential diagnosis of chronic cough
• Appreciate the importance of continuity of care in general practice
• Consider how to reassure a patient
• Knowledge of the treatment of indigestion