Profiles And Contributions To This Article
'COVID on Country': an innovative model safely supporting high-risk patients in Central Australia
qualifications: FAAP, FACEP, FRACP
contribution: Study conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript
position: Executive General Manager Medical and Retrieval Services RFDS, Associate Professor Charles Darwin University
contribution: Study conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data
position: Executive Director Medical Services
qualifications: PhD
contribution: Study conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data
position: Director National RFDS COVID-19 Response
Dr Fergus Gardiner, is a health executive with experience in military, emergency, and public health leadership. Fergus has been led the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) national COVID-19 response. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fergus led many public health teams throughout Australia, including during the 2019/20 bushfire season. This has included investigating disease trends and outbreaks, and the establishment of clinical interventions. His role at the RFDS also includes being a media spokesperson, about clinical findings, trends, and national emergency situations. Fergus also oversees the RFDS Public Health and Research Unit (PHRU), which supports service delivery by coordinating national public health response measures; conducting research; producing research and policy papers; and participating in research projects aimed at improving outcomes for people in the bush.
contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data
position: General Manager Pandemic Response
qualifications: BSc (Hons)
contribution: Acquisition of data
position: Operations Manager
qualifications: FRACP
contribution: Acquisition of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Senior Lecturer and PhD Candidate
Remote specialist physician with research interest in climate, heat and health.
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