Critical care centre receives $67 million boost Australia’s ability to respond to disasters and health emergencies will benefit from the funding injection.
Flood-affected areas to receive boost with GP telehealth services The Federal Government has announced it will provide essential telehealth support services for rural communities impacted by the Queensland floods.
Before and after a disaster: What GPs need to know newsGP spoke with Dr Penny Burns about how GPs can best prepare for and respond to disasters, at a time when extreme weather events are likely to increase.
How can GPs best prepare for – and respond to – disasters? Limited communication between emergency-response teams and primary care means GPs should independently plan for natural disasters, Dr Penny Burns told newsGP.
GPs vital in ongoing response to Australia’s natural disasters: RACGP President General practices in Victoria’s south-west, NSW’s south coast and Australia’s top end must be prepared to provide essential healthcare services following major natural disasters in recent days, RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel has told newsGP.