BMed/MD, FRACGP, GP Academic Registrar, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW.
FRACGP, MClinEpid, Conjoint Lecturer, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW; Senior Researcher, NSW @ ACT Research and Evaluation Unit, GP Synergy, Mayfield West, NSW.
Aust J Gen Pract. 2022 Aug;51(8):626-629. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-11-21-6229.
In March 2020, 56 temporary Medicare Benefits Schedule telehealth item numbers were introduced for Australian general practitioners (GPs) in response to COVID-19. Telehealth is now a permanent part of Australian primary care and, as such, an adequate understanding of the benefits, barriers and facilitators is essential for GPs.
The aim of this article is to examine the use of telehealth in general practice in Australia and to explore the benefits, barriers and facilitators to performing telehealth consultations. A narrative review was performed.
Benefits of telehealth include increased access to healthcare and reduced risk of COVID-19 transmission. Barriers can include lack of technological infrastructure, limitations to performing physical examination and concerns regarding privacy and confidentiality. Facilitators include tailored GP training and sustainable funding models. Further research and training are needed to ensure that telehealth is used optimally and equitably in Australia.
2020 年 3 月，为应对 COVID-19，澳大利亚全科医生（GP）引入了 56 项临时医疗保险福利计划远程医疗项目编号。远程医疗现在是澳大利亚初级保健的永久组成部分，因此，充分了解远程医疗的好处、障碍和促进因素对全科医生来说至关重要。
本文旨在考察澳大利亚全科医疗中远程医疗的使用情况，并探讨进行远程医疗咨询的好处、障碍和促进因素。进行了叙述性审查。
远程医疗的好处包括增加获得医疗保健的机会和降低 COVID-19 传播的风险。障碍可能包括缺乏技术基础设施、进行身体检查的限制以及对隐私和保密性的担忧。促进因素包括量身定制的 GP 培训和可持续的资金模式。需要进一步的研究和培训，以确保远程医疗在澳大利亚得到最佳和公平的使用。
