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.
Surge in hardship provisions risks shortages during pandemic GPs using hardship provisions to help patients self-isolate with supplies of medication may need to use new alternatives, the DoH warns.
Rapid move to telehealth can be complex – but essential for safety Telehealth is now available to all Australians, but how do you quickly shift away from face-to-face consultations?
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.
Calls to separate coronavirus patients to slash infection rates In-hospital spread of the coronavirus is a real threat, doctors in Italy have warned. How is Australia preparing?
RACGP promises flexibility for GPs in training during pandemic The college recognises that the ongoing coronavirus outbreak poses serious challenges to GPs in training.
Start flu vaccinations as soon as they are available: RACGP ‘With COVID-19 spreading across Australia, this year it is more important than ever to receive your flu vaccination.’
Many use malaria drug as coronavirus protection – but evidence lacking With the virus pushing health systems to the limit, many doctors are seeking out stocks of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine.
Thousands of doctors call for lockdown But the RACGP and Australia’s Chief Medical Officer say the coronavirus response must be sustainable.
Reports emerging of patients refusing to self-isolate GPs have reported some possible or proven coronavirus patients refuse to isolate or quarantine themselves – with some even being dishonest about their exposure.