The role of general practice in disaster health management
This article was published on the ‘Australian Journal of General Practice’
Published on the 12 February 2025
In this editorial, ICFHS Director, Professor Michael Kidd AO, and colleagues explore the crucial role of general practitioners (GPs) in disaster health management in Australia. They highlight frontline contributions made during crises like bushfires, floods, and pandemics, the challenges faced, and the need for better integration of general practice services and staff into disaster response systems to ensure effective continuity of community-based healthcare during emergencies.