Category Archives for Telehealth GP Services
Non-COVID patients also need care
16 April 2020 — Media release Patients in need of routine care for chronic and other conditions should feel they can see the doctor and not be dissuaded by fear of COVID-19, the Consumers Health Forum said today. “We are concerned at reports by professional bodies and health services that patients are putting off seeing the doctor […]
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Improved Telehealth Arrangements for Patients
29 Mar 2020 A breakthrough agreement brokered by the AMA with the Federal Government for expanded telehealth access to general practitioners and other medical specialists will allow continuation of normal patient care, and reduce the need for scarce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The $669 million breakthrough agreement was announced this morning by Prime Minister Scott […]
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COVID-19: Whole of population telehealth for patients, general practice, primary care and other medical services
To provide continued access to essential primary health services during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government is expanding Medicare-subsidised telehealth services for all Australians and providing extra incentives to general practitioners and other health practitioners. These critical changes have been designed in partnership with key stakeholders in the sector including the Australian Medical Association, Australian College […]
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