GP efforts in the coronavirus fight ‘inspiring to witness’ Dr James Best discusses the challenges and trauma involved in ‘what is possibly the most trying professional experience in our lives’.
New coronavirus test could be ‘game-changing’ The point-of-care test aims to rapidly determine a person’s immunity to coronavirus and how at-risk they are of contracting severe disease.
COVID-19: Uncharted waters When accurate information is combined with GPs’ skills and patient goodwill, a calmer, better-informed community forms, Stephen Margolis writes.
Telehealth tool built in a week to safeguard GPs and staff The free open-source tool will help practices shift rapidly to telehealth and keep staff safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Australia’s primary care COVID-19 response Australia is building a COVID-19 response on the basis of its very strong system of primary healthcare, Professor Michael Kidd writes.
Practices must adapt to stay afloat as telehealth takes off GPs have welcomed the telehealth expansion, but say adaptation to the new reality will be key for practices to remain viable.
General practice accreditation to be maintained during pandemic As GPs respond to unprecedented circumstances, assessments for accreditation will be held off until the coronavirus recovery phase.
RACGP secures $500m to help general practice fight coronavirus In the most far-reaching change for general practice in a generation, telehealth will be broadened to include all Australians and new incentives introduced to keep GPs and patients safe during the pandemic.
Coronavirus testing criteria widen but roadblocks remain While new guidelines should make it easier for people to get tested, there are still concerns over other ongoing barriers.
Suggestions to manage coronavirus stress GPs can listen, address concerns, provide guidance and assist those who struggle to cope amid the ongoing outbreak, Dr Edwin Kruys writes.