A lifetime of general practice brings with it the privilege of acquired wisdom. We swim in uncertainty and have learned to work within its scope.

‘Uncharted waters’ is perhaps an understatement of where we are headed at this time. The situation is fluid, with government regulations for our society changing rapidly.

The concept of trust is essential for high-functioning general practice teams during a pandemic.

General practitioners play a significant part in the COVID-19 pandemic by providing whole-person and patient-centred care during this time of crisis.