Long COVID-19
A year ago no-one would have predicted what would happen in 2020. COVID-19 has turned the world upside-down.
As doctors we have faced particular challenges. Understandably the initial focus was clearly on assessing patients with acute covid. But as the weeks passed it became clear that while most patients survived, not everyone got better – Long COVID-19.
This disease is in its infancy and our knowledge improves as each week passes but there are still many questions. Who gets long covid and why? What effects does it cause and how long does it last? When should we reassure and when should we investigate?
The video below is an excerpt of an interview by Dr Neal Tucker with a GP colleague who has experienced Long COVID first hand. To view the whole clip and for more information about Long COVID, watch the webinar devoted to the topic or join us for the Hot Topics GP Update 2021:
To learn about Long COVID, and to enrol in our upcoming Hot Topics course, please click here.
Neal is the E-learning lead for NB Medical Education and a lecturer on the Hot Topics course. Having previously been a partner in an Oxford practice, he now works on a sessional basis around Oxford to facilitate his educational work.
Become a member and get unlimited access to 100s of hours of premium education.
Learn moreDr Rebecca Chan
As more Australians live longer with and after a cancer diagnosis, GPs play an increasingly important role in survivorship care. The new GP Cancer Care Hub brings together practical, evidence-based education and resources to help GPs support patients living with and beyond cancer in everyday general practice.
Dr Rebecca Chan
GPs play a central role in cancer survivorship care. This practical guide explores coordinated shared care, recurrence monitoring, long-term and late treatment effects, chronic disease management, psychological wellbeing, preventive health and clear pathways for specialist referral.
Dr Rebecca Chan
Learn how GPs can provide culturally safe, inclusive cancer survivorship care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, rural and remote, LGBTIQA+, and culturally and linguistically diverse patients. Explore practical strategies to reduce barriers, improve engagement and support equitable outcomes.