For patients monitoring blood pressure at home, it is important that they have the correct equipment and for GPs to provide adequate education, training and follow up to successfully manage patient health, as well as identify any comorbidities.

As diabetic cardiomyopathy tends to be asymptomatic, it is important that GPs are vigilant in screening patients early and preventing progression.

Patients who present for surgery are already taking opioids and are at risk of adverse effects, including the need for higher opioid doses and difficulties with postoperative weaning. This article outlines how to manage opioid use in patients before and after surgery and how to successfully wean them off their opioids.

Pain management is an important adjunct in treating peripheral artery disease (PAD). This article discusses the various pharmacological and nonpharmacological options for managing pain in patients with PAD.

Addressing cancer pain systematically by applying the social- psychological-spiritual-biological model helps to ensure that a whole-person approach to pain assessment and management is undertaken.