How should front-line general practitioners use personal protective equipment (PPE)?
S Ambigapathy, Giri Shan Rajahram, Ummi Kalthom Shamsudin, Ee Ming Khoo, Wee Kooi Cheah, Kalaiarasu M. Peariasamy, Pik‐Pin Goh, Swee Kheng Khor
Abstract
The COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve with the number of cases increasing in Malaysia, placing a significant burden on general practitioners (GPs) to assess and manage suspected cases. GPs must be well equipped with knowledge to set up their clinics, use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriately, adopt standard protocols on triaging and referrals, as well as educate patients about PPE. The correct use of PPE will help GPs balance between personal safety and appropriate levels of public concern.
Topics & Concepts
Personal protective equipmentMedicineGlobal Positioning SystemFront lineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Medical emergencyComputer sciencePathologyTelecommunicationsDiseasePolitical scienceInfectious disease (medical specialty)LawCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsCOVID-19 and Mental Health