Australian Journal of General Practice
PhD, MBBS, BA, Professor of General Practice, University of Newcastle, NSW
In April 2020, a group of general practice leaders in NSW established a COVID-19 virtual community of practice to facilitate rapid transfer and implementation of clinical guidance into practice.
Given the issue’s frequency and complexity, more needs to be done to help general practitioners in decision making and communication surrounding this sensitive topic.
The demographic transition in the general practice patient population necessitates that general practitioners take a bigger role in diagnosing dementia.