RCGP Reassures Patients After Mexican Swine Flu Scare
26th April 2009
RCGP Honorary Secretary Dr Maureen Baker
has moved to reassure patients over the outbreak of swine flu in
Mexico, which has so far claimed more than 80 lives.
"Patients should not panic as planning for emergencies such as a
flu pandemic is a priority for GPs and surgeries" said Dr Baker.
"The RCGP and the BMA have issued joint guidance and our plans are
well developed and ready to put into action at short
notice."
"We've also been working with the government's emergency
planning experts for several years to ensure that our procedures
are aligned and co-ordinated. From the information we currently
have it would appear that this virus is sensitive to Tamiflu, which
is positive news. We will be carefully monitoring the situation as
it develops and patients can be assured that we are as well
prepared as we can be to handle the situation."