It is time to embrace defragmented virtual care models Australian GPs need support and funding for collaborative online consults with non-GP specialists, writes GP Dr Morgan Rayner.
‘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?
Patient speaks out after online prescribing ‘ordeal’ One Australian woman is warning about the dangers of bypassing a GP, after ineffective medication for a UTI left her fighting for life in hospital.
Scrap preference for video telehealth consultations: RACGP The college has said the current MBS principle lacks evidence and could compromise access to care.
General practices hit by Medicare claiming outage The issues were caused by a planned system upgrade, according to Services Australia – but practices say they received no warning.
How can GPs respond to online abuse and cyberbullying? Doctors are no strangers to negative comments, but there are options available when lines are crossed and online behaviour becomes menacing, harassing or offensive.
In Practice: MBS, GP22 and women’s health Members can now access a new online MBS tool, while submissions are being sought for this year’s national conference program.
How is the college preparing for a return to online exams? The RACGP’s National Clinical Lead for Assessments answers questions ahead of a trial run of a new exam platform next month.
In Practice: MBS online tool updated GPs can stay informed with the latest MBS items, including Level C phone consultation items.
Longer telehealth consultations reinstated in COVID hotspots Patients in Commonwealth-declared hotspot areas will again be able to access extended telephone consultations with their GP, following the announcement of a new dedicated MBS item number.