Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: 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.
Author: Michael L Tong
Language: English
Topic: Travel-related health issues
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4414811830