[Epidemics and pandemics in general practice : What can we learn from the swine flu (H1N1) and EHEC outbreak?]

CONCLUSIONS: The workload of GPs in particular can and should be reduced through successful, centralized information distribution during epidemics/pandemics. The GP's function as a coordinator should be supported and consolidated, in order to relieve the in-patient sector in cases of an epidemic/pandemic. Secured financing of epidemic-associated measures can help ensure patient care. PMID: 24817143 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz - May 10, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Eisele M, Hansen H, Wagner HO, von Leitner E, Pohontsch N, Scherer M Tags: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz Source Type: research