evidence: A GP expert is speaking out after Queensland’s CHO said the term ‘long COVID’ can cause ‘unnecessary fear’ and should be scrapped. [...] The Queensland Health study says it is time to stop using the term ‘long COVID’ as it has potential to cause unnecessary fear and hypervigilance, which can impede recovery. [...] The Queensland Health paper was released amid growing calls for more investment in long COVID research and treatment, including multidisciplinary clinics with virtual access and living guidelines.