MODEL OF CARE:
- Telehealth consultations.
- Pre-booked patient list only (23–29 patients per day within agreed hours).
CLINICAL SCOPE (STRICT):
- No prescribing for drugs of dependence e.g. Schedule 8 or other restricted drugs.
- No new WorkCover or medico-legal / insurance assessments (incl. new Centrelink forms, driver’s licence medicals).
- No emergency or high-risk presentations.
- Ability to issue eScripts, including for private patients.
- No ongoing extension of standard medical certificates.
- Booking staff/service must clearly communicate exclusions at point of booking. Patients must book longer video consultations if they're required at all.
PRACTICE SYSTEMS (ESSENTIAL):
- Medical Director preferred (or equivalent robust and latest clinical software).
- Access to well-organised templates (letters, referrals, care plans, recalls, reminders).
- Strong administrative support essential.
- Reliable Remote Desktop Connection facility MUST be available (no other remote access options acceptable).
- Secure, compliant video conferencing platform required (no Zoom, FaceTime, or non-clinical platforms).
REFERRALS & CARE NETWORK:
- Comprehensive directory of specialists, imaging services, pathology providers, allied health and mental health services.
- Integrated electronic referrals to public hospitals and local patient services etc.
RESULTS / CORRESPONDENCE / LEAVE COVERAGE:
- Clear system for management of results, correspondence, and incoming clinical documents during GP leave with designated cover/GP to review and action pathology, imaging, and specialist results.
- Urgent results escalation pathway in place.
- Structured handover process prior to planned leave to ensure continuity of care.
REMUNERATION SOUGHT:
Desired rate.
SERIOUS ENQUIRIES FROM PRACTICES MEETING ABOVE CRITERIA ONLY.
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