GP-hospital teamwork critical
Patients deserve to have their GPs remain an integral part of their healthcare team, even when they’re in hospital, to ensure they receive the best possible health care, according to Australian Medical Association President, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal. Keeping GPs informed of their patients’ care in hospital enables more effective integrated health care for patients. “Family doctors are the central coordinators of health care for Australian patients, so it makes sense to keep them involved when their patients go to and from hospital,” Dr Haikerwal said.
