The European journal of general practice
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General practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in diagnosing coeliac disease (CD). However, data on GP management of (suspected) CD patients is sparse. ⋯ The different views of GPs on how to diagnose and monitor CD could be a basis for further research to improve CD detection rate and CD care.
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The gap between the relatively high prevalence of provoked vulvodynia (PVD) in the general population and the low incidence in primary care can partly be explained by physicians' lack of knowledge about the assessment and management of PVD. ⋯ To improve the care for women with PVD, attitude and skills of GPs regarding taking a sexual history and performing a vulvovaginal examination should be addressed, as well as GPs' coping strategies regarding their professional uncertainty.