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Preparing patients for travel: A primary care perspective
1BSc (Hons), DipB@M, BMedSc (Hons), BMed, DTM@H, MPH@TM, FRACGP, General Practitioner, Consulting at Cavenagh Medical Centre, Darwin, NT.
Background:
Most patients who seek travel health advice do so from their general practitioners (GPs). Travel medicine is recognised as a fundamental skill of Australian general practice, as reflected in The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) curriculum and syllabus.
Objective:
The aim of this article is to show the natural fit of travel medicine within general practice, briefly outline the pre-travel consultation and suggest strategies for improving delivery of travel medicine in the context of general practice.
Discussion:
'Oh, by the way, Doc, I'm going to Bali next week.' GPs are familiar with a passing comment that requires clinical assessment and advice. As with any other information presented during the consultation, the GP must decide how to discharge their professional responsibility to their patient.
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