Major new campaign encourages patients to see their GP Look after your health – keep seeing your GP. That’s the message of a new RACGP campaign.
What will general practice look like after the pandemic? The coronavirus will have long-lasting effects on how primary care is delivered, writes Dr Edwin Kruys.
Circumstances change, good practice stays the same Coronavirus has affected nearly every aspect of our lives, including patient consultations, but the basics of quality general practice remain, Associate Professor Charlotte Hespe writes.
What do GPs need to consider when setting up telehealth? Usability, security, privacy, cost and integration are all important factors, GP and former IT administrator Dr David Adam writes.
RACGP releases practical telehealth flowchart guide The new resource is designed to assist GPs grappling with issues presented by the rapid rollout of telehealth.
Government loosens telehealth billing restrictions GPs are now able to apply their usual billing practices to telehealth items for a wide range of patients.
Hopes new telehealth database can ease pressure A GP-developed database aims to inform patients of their telehealth options and help overloaded health services amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Telehealth tool built in a week to safeguard GPs and staff The free open-source tool will help practices shift rapidly to telehealth and keep staff safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Australia’s primary care COVID-19 response Australia is building a COVID-19 response on the basis of its very strong system of primary healthcare, Professor Michael Kidd writes.
New government support welcomed but PPE concerns remain How are different regions coping with the coronavirus? RACGP state and territory faculty chairs report in.