Plan your pandemic. A guide for GPs.
BACKGROUND
Influenza A virus has a range of subtypes characterised by the display of particular surface structures and is associated with significant symptoms and a tendency to cause epidemics and pandemics.


OBJECTIVE
This article presents a checklist to assist general practitioners in preparing for an influenza pandemic.


CONCLUSIONS
The Australian Federal Government launched 'Exercise Cumpston' in October 2006 to assess Australian pandemic preparedness. The report of the outcomes recommends the integration of general practice into the planning process at a national and jurisdictional level. General practitioners are enthusiastic about receiving further information and training in pandemic preparedness but preparing a general practice to deal with an influenza pandemic is a complex task.
Collins
Nick
N
nickandcarol@aapt.net.au
Litt
John
J
Winzenberg
Tania
T
Shaw
Kelly
K
Moore
Michael
M
D001315:Australia / Q000453:epidemiology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005194:Family Practice; D006284:Health Plan Implementation; D006287:Health Planning Guidelines; D006801:Humans; D009980:Influenza A virus; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*