Dr Abdul Jalil Khan is an associate professor in family medicine at Khyber Medical University, Peshawar.
Informed consent, confidentiality, privacy, respect and responsibility are key elements of ethics in research
A physician’s guide to an effective patient consultation
Research and evidence-based practices are crucial in South Asia’s family medicine and primary care practice
Reforms are needed in career pathways for family medicine trainings in Pakistan
Primary care capitation could help improve access and utilisation of primary health care services
Drug misuse and overprescribing are the leading causes of antimicrobial resistance
For resilient and sustainable healthcare, a well-functioning primary care system is essential
Universal Health Coverage: are we heading in the right direction?
Regular screening and early detection can significantly reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality associated with colorectal cancer
Counselling by trained professionals can enhance contraceptive use
Timely vaccination against cancer-causing HPV and regular screenings can prevent cervical cancer and save lives
Misinformation related to diabetes and its management can prove detrimental to well-being of a patient
Prevention and timely disease management are key to saving lives in HIV/ AIDS
The goal should be to diagnose osteoporosis before the first fragility fracture occurs
There is a need to raise awareness regarding the transmission and control of dengue fever
Early detection and timely management can reduce the risk of mortality in childhood cancers
Despite control and prevention programmes, hepatitis B and C are increasing in the country
Coping with mental health issues requires acknowledgement of their existence
We must learn from regional countries and benefit from their experiences
Implementation of a family practice-based model of primary healthcare requires not just well-trained family physicians but also other healthcare staff
