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.
Significant measures to keep health professionals on the coronavirus frontline A new pandemic sub-register will allow 40,000 experienced and qualified practitioners to return to work, while Victoria has expanded testing criteria for healthcare workers.
Further expansion of pharmacists’ reach a ‘recipe for disaster’: RACGP The Victorian Government has announced new powers for pharmacists to administer influenza vaccines in aged care facilities and workplaces.
Practices must adapt to stay afloat as telehealth takes off GPs have welcomed the telehealth expansion, but say adaptation to the new reality will be key for practices to remain viable.
Victoria first state to adopt mandatory prescription monitoring From 1 April, all prescribers in the state will be required to view patients’ prescription histories.
Rapid move to telehealth can be complex – but essential for safety Telehealth is now available to all Australians, but how do you quickly shift away from face-to-face consultations?
General practice accreditation to be maintained during pandemic As GPs respond to unprecedented circumstances, assessments for accreditation will be held off until the coronavirus recovery phase.
RACGP secures $500m to help general practice fight coronavirus In the most far-reaching change for general practice in a generation, telehealth will be broadened to include all Australians and new incentives introduced to keep GPs and patients safe during the pandemic.
Telehealth to be expanded for all patients GPs will be able to bulk bill telehealth services for all Australians from next week.
Expanded telehealth items for GPs Vulnerable GPs can now use telehealth for all consultations with all their patients amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.