A large number of factors influence the results of laboratory tests. They can change both the qualitative and quantitative parameters of the obtained results. The correct interpretation of the influence factors of the preanalytical and analytical stages of laboratory research on the results is the basis for correct diagnosis and choice of treatment.

Providing medical care to patients with disorders of the cardiovascular system is regulated by a number of normative documents, orders of rendering of medical aid, standards of medical care, clinical guidelines of professional organizations. Knowledge of and compliance with these regulations, a General practitioner allows to achieve high quality medical care provision to this group of patients.

Cerebral stroke (acute cerebrovascular accident — CVA) is a serious medical and social problem associated with high mortality, significant disability and social maladjustment of patients. Only 15–20% of stroke patients return to their work, there is often a need to care for one or more able-bodied relatives that determines the socio-economic importance of the issue. Rehabilitation of stroke patients is relevant and extremely important problem that requires strict adherence to sequencing and individual approach. The article presents the main approaches to the complex rehabilitation of this group of patients.

Palliative care in dementia should be viewed as a comprehensive support for the patient and his family, focused on the individual patient's control of painful symptoms, including chronic pain syndrome, which is often required in the final stages of dementia. This article discusses the issues of palliative care in dementia with health and social aspect.

Acute pain in the abdominal cavity is a common pathology in the practice of the General practitioner, requiring action in limited time. Clear algorithms of differential diagnostics of the given pathology allows to carry out a diagnostic search and to decide on further treatment. The article presents the sequence of actions of the General practitioner in the clinical picture of acute abdomen in the patient.

Cardiac arrhythmia is one of the most pressing problems of cardiology. There are a number of rhythm disorders that threaten the patient's life and require installation of an artificial pacemaker (pacemaker). This procedure has its indications, contraindications and complications. In addition, patients with a pacemaker requires special monitoring and observance of certain rules of living.

Hypertension is a common pathological condition characterized by an increase in systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mm Hg. article and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mm Hg. article the article presents the choice of correction scheme for high blood pressure, monitoring the effectiveness of therapy, and possible combinations of antihypertensive drugs based on the clinical guidelines of leading medical societies.

Organization of consultative, diagnostic and therapeutic medical care to patient at home is an important part of work of the General practitioner. The correct definition of the indications for such kind of medical assistance, the timely and reasonable provision of services at home, correct filling of medical records are the Foundation of a favorable outcome for the patient. The article examines the main approaches to call a doctor in medical institutions of outpatient care.

Every year on 4 February all the world celebrates the day against cancer. The event was first organized by the International anticancer Union in 2005. The purpose of this day is to attract public attention to this global problem, recall how dangerous and prevalent now cancer. At the present stage doctors advise not to neglect prevention, not to abuse bad habits and lead a healthy, active lifestyle, while not forgetting about the fact that a number of us are millions of people suffering from this terrible disease.