The challenge of generalist care in remote Australia: Beyond aeromedical retrieval

ConclusionMost frequent evacuees had several chronic conditions, multiple primary care providers, did not have a general practice management plan and had infrequent clinic reviews. This evidence highlights the challenge of remote primary care and the need to improve systems of chronic disease management. It underlines the importance of current local efforts to improve electronic records, follow‐up and team care and to explore further telehealth implementation.

Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - October 1, 2017 Category: Rural Health Authors: Zachary Pancer, Malcolm Moore, John T. Wenham, Maelynn Burridge Tags: Original Research Source Type: research