GPs back mandatory defibrillators in RACGP practice standards

One respondent to the AusDoc survey said they would be 'embarrassed' if their practice could not provide a shock to a patient with shockable rhythms
Geir O'Rourke
AED

Most GPs believe onsite defibrillators should become mandatory for accredited practices, an Australian Doctor poll suggests. 

The RACGP says it is considering including the requirement in the next edition of its standards, which are in early stages of development.