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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) today pays tribute to the nation’s Rural Generalists (RGs) and rural and remote specialist GPs, recognising their vital role as first responders in communities across Australia.
ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says that on Thank a First Responder Day, it’s important to acknowledge the many RGs who are often the first — and sometimes the only — medical help available when emergencies happen in rural, remote, and First Nations communities.
“Whether it’s a car crash on an isolated road, a cardiac arrest at the local footy oval, or a farm accident miles from the nearest hospital, RGs are often first on scene, delivering lifesaving care,” Dr Martin says.
“They’re not just doctors in clinics - they are hospital doctors, emergency doctors, retrieval doctors, and community leaders all rolled into one.”
Dr Martin says RGs also work closely with other first responders including local paramedics, nurses, police, firefighters, SES volunteers, and retrieval services, forming the backbone of rural, remote, and First Nations’ health response.
“RGs are highly trained to handle emergencies and provide advanced care in settings where resources are limited and help may be hours away,” he explains.
“We also acknowledge the families and communities who support our RGs, helping them to be ready to respond when the call comes.
“Today, we thank them, and all first responders, for their incredible service and commitment.”
ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says that on Thank a First Responder Day, it’s important to acknowledge the many RGs who are often the first — and sometimes the only — medical help available when emergencies happen in rural, remote, and First Nations communities.
“Whether it’s a car crash on an isolated road, a cardiac arrest at the local footy oval, or a farm accident miles from the nearest hospital, RGs are often first on scene, delivering lifesaving care,” Dr Martin says.
“They’re not just doctors in clinics - they are hospital doctors, emergency doctors, retrieval doctors, and community leaders all rolled into one.”
Dr Martin says RGs also work closely with other first responders including local paramedics, nurses, police, firefighters, SES volunteers, and retrieval services, forming the backbone of rural, remote, and First Nations’ health response.
“RGs are highly trained to handle emergencies and provide advanced care in settings where resources are limited and help may be hours away,” he explains.
“We also acknowledge the families and communities who support our RGs, helping them to be ready to respond when the call comes.
“Today, we thank them, and all first responders, for their incredible service and commitment.”
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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) today pays tribute to the nation’s Rural Generalists (RGs) and rural and remote specialist GPs, recognising their vital role as first responders in communities across Australia.
ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says that on Thank a First Responder Day, it’s important to acknowledge the many RGs who are often the first — and sometimes the only — medical help available when emergencies happen in rural, remote, and First Nations communities.
“Whether it’s a car crash on an isolated road, a cardiac arrest at the local footy oval, or a farm accident miles from the nearest hospital, RGs are often first on scene, delivering lifesaving care,” Dr Martin says.
“They’re not just doctors in clinics - they are hospital doctors, emergency doctors, retrieval doctors, and community leaders all rolled into one.”
Dr Martin says RGs also work closely with other first responders including local paramedics, nurses, police, firefighters, SES volunteers, and retrieval services, forming the backbone of rural, remote, and First Nations’ health response.
“RGs are highly trained to handle emergencies and provide advanced care in settings where resources are limited and help may be hours away,” he explains.
“We also acknowledge the families and communities who support our RGs, helping them to be ready to respond when the call comes.
“Today, we thank them, and all first responders, for their incredible service and commitment.”
ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says that on Thank a First Responder Day, it’s important to acknowledge the many RGs who are often the first — and sometimes the only — medical help available when emergencies happen in rural, remote, and First Nations communities.
“Whether it’s a car crash on an isolated road, a cardiac arrest at the local footy oval, or a farm accident miles from the nearest hospital, RGs are often first on scene, delivering lifesaving care,” Dr Martin says.
“They’re not just doctors in clinics - they are hospital doctors, emergency doctors, retrieval doctors, and community leaders all rolled into one.”
Dr Martin says RGs also work closely with other first responders including local paramedics, nurses, police, firefighters, SES volunteers, and retrieval services, forming the backbone of rural, remote, and First Nations’ health response.
“RGs are highly trained to handle emergencies and provide advanced care in settings where resources are limited and help may be hours away,” he explains.
“We also acknowledge the families and communities who support our RGs, helping them to be ready to respond when the call comes.
“Today, we thank them, and all first responders, for their incredible service and commitment.”