Background
General practice in Australia is expected
to play a major role in responding to
an influenza pandemic. This study
investigated the experience of frontline
general practice during the H1N1
influenza pandemic of 2009.
Discussion
Addressing issues identified in this study
could increase the capacity of general
practice to support the community
and public health measures during a
pandemic. Future planning for the role
of general practice in pandemics should
include pre-pandemic assessment of
practice capacity, review of public health
communication strategies and workforce
protection, and improved integration
of general practice and public health
responses.
Results
There was significant variability in
the pandemic experiences of the 10
participating practices.
Download the PDF for the full article.
Download article PDF