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The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and the BMA (British Medical Association) have released their pandemic guidance for GP's in the United Kingdom.
This 61 page PDF file, prepared by the Department of Health, is available for download on the British Medical Association website. I've not had a chance to read it yet, but intend to over the next day or so.
Preparing for pandemic influenza - Guidance for GP practices
07 January 2009
Joint GPC/RCGP/DH pandemic influenza guidance for GP practices.
This document advises practices on what they need to do now and in the future in order to prepare for, and respond to, a pandemic flu outbreak in the UK.
The guidance is for GPs and their staff in general practice. Practice managers in particular should find it helpful. It will also be of use to primary care organisations (PCOs) and is relevant to patients. The document sets out guidelines for business continuity planning within GP practices and introduces new systems and procedures, such as the National Pandemic Flu Line, which will operate in an influenza pandemic. It also explains why there is a need to take action and how this will help minimise the spread of flu in a pandemic and make the best use of limited health resources.
This is the first issue of this guidance document. Some aspects of planning for and responding to a flu pandemic have not yet been decided or agreed. This document will be regularly reviewed to include decisions as they are agreed plus any relevant changes, which relate to general practice. It is a living document, and it is therefore very important that you revisit this website regularly.
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