Extreme pressures faced by GPs as COVID-19 cases surge

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SSW GP Link Chair, Dr Ken McCroary speaks with the Sydney Morning Herald about the extreme pressures faced by GPs and the need for more support.

We are still having to look after our regular chronic health issues, we are preparing for a massive health deficit for patients who have been left behind… GPs don’t have the capacity and nursing and allied health aren’t properly funded. They are completely demoralised and confused by constantly moving targets.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/gps-at-breaking-point-as-covid-patients-told-to-self-manage-care-20211222-p59jiv.html

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Dr Michael Tam is a clinical academic Specialist General Practitioner, combining the provision of family medicine, research, health services development, and governance. Michael’s clinical interest is in the whole-person primary care of people living with mental illness. He is actively involved in mental health policy, strategy, and governance, with local, state, and national bodies. Michael’s research is in integrated care and preventive care in general practice. He has expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

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