GP consult records ‘poor’ for children’s gastro

But is this really a failure in quality care?
Sick child

Only half of Australian GPs document diagnostic and ongoing management information in patient records when treating children with acute gastroenteritis, according to a controversial ongoing study.

This is despite most adhering to treatment guidelines that promote oral fluid replacement and discourage use of antibiotics, antiemetics and antidiarrheals, the researchers say.