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Can a virtual ED reduce diabetes hospitalisations?

Can a virtual ED reduce diabetes hospitalisations?

A new initiative is hoped to ease ED loads and improve access to treatment, but there are concerns it may also fragment general practice care.


Telehealth helps overcome addiction stigma: Study

Telehealth helps overcome addiction stigma: Study

Many patients feel more trust when speaking to GPs online, according to researchers now calling for doctors to diversify their consulting options.


GPs protest scrapped pregnancy counselling exemption

GPs protest scrapped pregnancy counselling exemption

The RACGP urged the Government to reverse the removal, saying it limits access to care and creates ‘reproductive healthcare deserts’.


July MBS changes revealed

July MBS changes revealed

MBS indexation and the removal of COVID telehealth rebates and exemptions headline this year’s updates.


COVID telehealth item numbers set to expire next month

COVID telehealth item numbers set to expire next month

The Federal Government is planning to remove level C phone rebates for antiviral consultations and scrap the 12-month relationship exemption.


‘Farcical’: Instant medical certificates criticised for cutting corners

‘Farcical’: Instant medical certificates criticised for cutting corners

Just $13.90 can get you a one-day medical certificate based on an online form, but what risks are patients taking with these instant services?


The evolving landscape of telehealth

The evolving landscape of telehealth

Dr Michael Wright, Chief Medical Officer for Avant Mutual and Chair of RACGP Expert Committee – Funding and Health System Reform, discusses the ‘do’s’ and ‘dont’s’ of telehealth consulting.


Dissecting the rise of single-issue telehealth

Dissecting the rise of single-issue telehealth

In a post-COVID world, telehealth is here to stay, but the RACGP says it is crucial to strike a balance between easy access and quality care.


In Practice: New digital assignment of benefit form

In Practice: New digital assignment of benefit form

A digital approval form is now available to support electronic assignment of benefit for telehealth services.


GP concern over new Ozempic copycat

GP concern over new Ozempic copycat

Telehealth start-up Eucalyptus will soon start selling compounded semaglutide, amid a worldwide shortage of the viral drug.


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