ARE GENERAL-PRACTITIONERS REALLY PREPARED - AN AUDIT OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT IN GENERAL-PRACTICE

Aim. To determine what medical equipment is available in general practice surgeries in the greater Wellington region and the guidelines available for providing this equipment. Method. A 23 item questionnaire was completed by general practices in the greater Wellington region between March and June 1993. Results. Sixty-three percent of the study practices did not have all the required items the authors considered essential. Conclusion. There is a clear need for guidelines on required emergency equipment for those working in or wishing to set up in general practice.