Australian general practitioners' attitudes and knowledge of sentinel lymph node biopsy in melanoma management.

Background And Objectives: In Australia, the uptake of the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) appears low despite clinical practice guideline recommendations. The aim of this study was to describe the knowledge and attitudes of general practitioners (GPs) to SLNB.

Method: GPs were recruited at an annual conference and a skin cancer skills workshop, and using GP professional communications.

GPs' involvement in diagnosing, treating, and referring patients with suspected or confirmed primary cutaneous melanoma: a qualitative study.

Background: In Australia, melanoma is managed in primary and secondary care settings. An individual concerned about a suspicious lesion typically presents first to their GP.

Aim: To identify factors influencing GPs' decisions to diagnose, treat, or refer patients with suspected melanoma.