New guidelines for telehealth consultations The updated RACGP resource is designed to help practices make use of MBS-supported video consultations.
Bad news should be delivered in person, not via a machine When a man in the US was told he was terminal via video – delivered by a robot – it highlighted inappropriate use of tech in healthcare.
GP’s telehealth service to focus on rural women’s health Canberra-based GP Dr Kelly Teagle wants the newly-launched WellFemme program to be a resource for her medical colleagues, as well as patients.
Flood-affected areas to receive boost with GP telehealth services The Federal Government has announced it will provide essential telehealth support services for rural communities impacted by the Queensland floods.
RACGP seeks member input on its updated Vision The Vision forms the basis of the college’s ongoing advocacy strategy for delivery of quality healthcare.
The RACGP’s technology survey results are in The survey explored knowledge and experience of eHealth technologies, barriers and drivers, and education and training needs.
Remote access to drug trials People in rural areas of North Queensland will have access to ‘potentially life-saving’ cancer drug trials thanks to a new telehealth model.
Telehealth in drought affected areas now covered by Medicare rebates For the first time, rural GPs in drought-affected areas will be able to bill Medicare for mental health consultations by phone.
Embrace technology, patients plead Nine out of ten patients say they would like GPs to notify them via text if they are running behind time, and half want to be able to communicate directly with their doctor via email and SMS, according to a recent survey.