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What's in the doctor's bag?
Navaz Hiramanek1, Carolyn O'Shea, Claudia Lee
1University of Sydney, New South Wales. navaz@gp.med.usyd.edu.au
Background:
A doctor's bag is invaluable when you need to take part of the practice to the patient, or in the case of an emergency.
Objective:
This article aims to help new general practice registrars and experienced general practitioners consider what they may need in their doctor's bag.
Discussion:
The doctor's bag needs to be personalised to the requirements of each GP and their patient population. Decisions need to be made about the type of bag, stationery, equipment and medications carried. Some possible additions for a rural doctor's bag are included, as well as some general tips.

