Individual risk assessment ‘more important than ever’ for travellers Emerging diseases and new travel models mean educating patients on the complexity of travel medicine – updated RACGP online modules can help.
Why new polio cases have put the world on alert Professor Michael Toole explains what the resurgence means for Australia and people travelling overseas.
Travel medicine in a new era One expert examines what questions GPs can expect and the best advice to give.
General practice is prepared to tackle coronavirus – but we cannot do it alone RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon outlines what GPs need to know amid the current outbreak.
GPs urged to be vigilant as coronavirus cases multiply With several cases confirmed in Australia, Chinese authorities have said the virus is becoming more infectious.
Coronavirus: What we know so far A rising death toll, millions in lockdown and multiple cases in Australia, with local authorities saying it is highly likely more will emerge.
Should suspected coronavirus patients present to general practice? Health authorities have advised potential carriers of the virus to see their local doctor, but some GPs have concerns.
Updated coronavirus information for GPs GPs and other health professionals have been given advice to help identify any cases of the virus and apply infection control measures to prevent its spread.
‘I am substantially more concerned than I was a week ago’: Growing fears of spreading coronavirus With more than 300 reported cases, authorities have confirmed the virus can be transmitted between humans – and may already be in Australia.
Novel coronavirus: What GPs need to know A new virus from the same family as SARS and MERS has emerged in China, with further cases confirmed in Japan and Thailand.