Telehealth is a method of delivering healthcare that involves the use of information and communications technology. Telehealth can be used to provide diagnosis, treatment, preventative and curative aspects of healthcare services. Appointments can be conducted through telephone or video consultation.
Consultations can be provided directly to a patient by the GP and are 100% bulk billed under Medicare. *Fees will apply to patients with no medicare.
Typical consults for Telehealth appointments include:
- General appointments
- Medical certificates
- Prescriptions
- Referrals
- Imaging requests
Benefits of Telehealth Appointments
Telehealth is necessary to GPs during a pandemic to ensure all patients have continued access to quality healthcare without having to attend a clinic in person for such things as vaccinations, wound treatments, etc. Reducing the number of patients at the clinic reduces the risk for patients and clinic staff and meets social distancing requirements during pandemic periods.
Further benefits include:
- Keeping vulnerable patients safe;
- Continuous patient contact;
- Minimising PPE use;
- Helps patients with mobility issues;
- Efficient routing health care;
- Reduced patient costs;
- Enhanced chronic disease management.
To book a Telehealth Appointment please download our FREE App or call 08 9456 0184.
