Anne Davis, RACGP NSW&ACT talks with Dr Nathan Pinskier. Nathan is a general practitioner with skills and interest in information technology in general and ehealth in particular. While practice managers have been aware of telehealth for some time, in this COVID environment and the new MBS items there is a need for more learning. This podcast focuses on video consultations from a management perspective with a range of topics discussed including the technology and regulations around the software, the practicalities, and the systems a manager needs to develop to ensure it is managed efficiently.

Resources:

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/covid-19-national-health-plan-primary-care-package-mbs-telehealth-services-and-increased-practice-incentive-payments

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/03/covid-19-national-health-plan-primary-care-fast-track-electronic-prescribing_0.pdf

https://www.racgp.org.au/FSDEDEV/media/documents/Clinical%20Resources/Guidelines/Guide-to-providing-telephone-and-video-consultations.pdf

https://www.racgp.org.au/running-a-practice/technology/business-technology/using-email-in-general-practice

http://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/Factsheet-TempBB

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