GPs band together to help as Townsville floods cause widespread devastation Scores of GPs have coordinated their own response to the devastating floods, providing vital care to a city inundated with a year’s worth of rain in a little over a week.
Practice reports loss of vaccines after Vic heatwave and blackouts The temperature was topping 42oC when the power went off in 200,000 households across Melbourne and Geelong last week.
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.
How environmental issues present in general practice Environmental health concerns can present to general practice in a variety of ways, from the effects of bushfires to mental health issues.
When disaster strikes: Involving GPs in disaster management planning GPs often play a limited role in healthcare planning processes for natural disasters, but Dr Penny Burns hopes her research will contribute to efforts to increase their voice.