Checklist: What's in a doctor's bag for GPs?

Medical Instruments

• Stethoscope
• Blood pressure monitor
• Otoscope
• Ophthalmoscope
• Oxygen saturation meter
• Digital ear thermometer
• Glucose meter
• Ampoule case

Emergency Equipment & Consumables

• Resuscitation mask
• Tourniquet
• Sharps container
• Tape measure (for measuring calf or abdominal circumference)
• Hand sanitiser
• Gloves
• Plasters, gauze, bandages
• Scissors

Other Materials

• Needles and syringes
• Penlight
• Reflex hammer and tuning fork
• Tongue depressor
• Urine cup and dipstick set
• Pen and paper

• Not everything needs to come: Adapt your contents per house call
• Check your supplies monthly (batteries, gauze)
• Organise with coloured pouches for quicker packing