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COVID-19 in 2021: Is it the major disrupter that eHealth needs?

COVID-19 in 2021: Is it the major disrupter that eHealth needs?

15/02/2021

COVID-19 has precipitated a new range of activities, including expanding the content, context and funding of telehealth.


Reflecting on Australia’s five principles for pandemic response in primary care through the lens of early international experiences of COVID-19

Reflecting on Australia’s five principles for pandemic response in primary care through the lens of early international experiences of COVID-19

05/02/2021

In scoping the emerging literature on COVID-19 during 2020 and considering its policy relevance, we identified six emerging challenges that highlight the importance of the five principles.


Reduced melanoma referrals during COVID-19 lockdown

Reduced melanoma referrals during COVID-19 lockdown

22/01/2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced face-to-face medical consultations, reduced diagnoses of thin melanomas and delayed presentations of thick melanomas were anticipated.


Communicable disease outbreaks: Surveillance and infrastructure

Communicable disease outbreaks: Surveillance and infrastructure

13/01/2021

The sixth article in a series on communicable disease outbreaks looks beyond the acute epidemic to the rationale for surveillance systems, mandatory notification and social determinants.


COVID-19 and long-term neurological problems: Challenges ahead with Post-COVID-19 Neurological Syndrome

COVID-19 and long-term neurological problems: Challenges ahead with Post-COVID-19 Neurological Syndrome

12/01/2021

The pandemic statistics highlight the need for ongoing, careful follow-up of all patients with COVID-19 with regular screening for likely long-term persistent neurological involvements.


Communicable disease outbreaks: Ethics in an outbreak

Communicable disease outbreaks: Ethics in an outbreak

18/12/2020

This fifth article in a series on communicable disease outbreaks explores ethical aspects of public health action, information disclosure and research in an epidemic.


Medical strategies in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Brazilian experience

Medical strategies in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Brazilian experience

30/11/2020

The difference in the quality of care provided in nursing home facilities in Brazil proved to be important for facing the COVID-19 pandemic.


Life after COVID-19: The importance of a safe return to physical activity

Life after COVID-19: The importance of a safe return to physical activity

25/11/2020

The Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians has developed a guideline for primary care practitioners to assist with safe return of patients to physical activity after COVID-19.


Communicable disease outbreaks: The bigger picture

Communicable disease outbreaks: The bigger picture

02/11/2020

This fourth article in a series on communicable disease outbreaks introduces the larger legislative, executive and social framework within which health protection takes place.


Strengthening respiratory protection from SARS-CoV-2 in certain general practice contexts

Strengthening respiratory protection from SARS-CoV-2 in certain general practice contexts

30/09/2020

We recommend a precautionary approach to respiratory protection for healthcare workers potentially exposed to SARS-CoV-2 until the efficacy of surgical masks can be proven.


COVID-19: Pump-priming positive healthcare reform

COVID-19: Pump-priming positive healthcare reform

16/09/2020

This case study of GP Shared Care provides an interesting lens though which to view the current opportunities for improved healthcare partnerships as we respond to the COVID-19 challenges.


Australia needs a vaccine injury compensation scheme: Upcoming COVID-19 vaccines make its introduction urgent

Australia needs a vaccine injury compensation scheme: Upcoming COVID-19 vaccines make its introduction urgent

09/09/2020

There is a strong public health ethical justification to introduce a vaccine injury compensation scheme in Australia, and it needs to be in place before widespread use of COVID-19 vaccines.


The impact of COVID-19 on Abu Dhabi and its primary care response

The impact of COVID-19 on Abu Dhabi and its primary care response

08/09/2020

The role of Primary Care Teams in Abu Dhabi has been essential, and they have made a valuable contribution to the population, in managing COVID-19.


Primary care for India’s urban dwellers living in informal settlements during the COVID-19 pandemic: The experience of the Christian Medical College, Vellore, Department of Family Medicine

Primary care for India’s urban dwellers living in informal settlements during the COVID-19 pandemic: The experience of the Christian Medical College, Vellore, Department of Family Medicine

07/09/2020

COVID-19 disproportionally affects India’s 81 million people living in urban informal settlements, where inadequate housing, water and sanitation increase the risk and rate of infection.


How can general practitioners help all members of the family in the context of domestic violence and COVID-19?

How can general practitioners help all members of the family in the context of domestic violence and COVID-19?

02/09/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on movement restriction and family finances appear to be exacerbating domestic violence incidence and creating barriers to help-seeking for women, men and children.

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