One year on: After the Townsville floods Dr Michael Clements reflects on the GP’s role in responding to a major natural disaster.
Governments offer additional bushfire supports NSW, SA, ACT and Victorian governments have this week all declared initiatives designed to help people during and after the disasters.
Paper cups for spacers, oxygen from dive shops: How Merimbula’s GPs cared for evacuees GPs, nurses and pharmacists worked together to pool scarce resources and provide care as the holiday town was threatened by fire.
Government to help GPs reach the frontline New emergency protocols will make it easier for GPs to work in bushfire-affected communities.
Worsening air quality likely to result in more GP presentations RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon has told people to consult their GPs if they experience non-life-threatening problems from the smoke.
GPs signing up to provide emergency locum relief amid bushfires But demand in bushfire-stricken areas is expected to grow significantly.
How can GPs best prepare for bushfires in an ‘era of disasters’? At a time when Australia is facing unprecedented levels of fire danger, GPs have a vital role to play during and after a disaster.
GPs caught in bushfires brace for more devastation Lives and homes have already been lost in the inferno, but ‘catastrophic’ conditions could mean the worst is yet to come.
Localised disaster planning key to tackling ‘scary’ season ahead GPs and Primary Health Networks are bracing for a major natural disaster season, with fires likely to follow the drought.
GP toolkit aims to make advance care conversations easier Planning ahead for the end is essential to avoid sending families into crisis, expert says.