Greater incentives for bulk billing and increased efficiencies are just some of the benefits of telehealth, as GPs adjust their practice to meet the "new normal".
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Newstead Medical Centre is among those who have adapted to change, embracing a range of telehealth services aimed at reducing the risk of community transmission.
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A drive-through flu clinic has also been so successful, the practice predicts it will continue the approach next year.
Newstead Medical Centre doctor and business partner Toby Gardner said GPs had been calling out for greater access to telehealth for years.
However, he said lockdown restrictions had resulted in many patients unnecessarily putting their health concerns on the back burner.
"There are so many more efficiencies in telehealth, for patients and doctors," he said.
"If you live remotely or you just need a prescription, there is a lot less paperwork and a lot less double handling of things.
"It all drives efficiency and ingenuity. Whether it [telehealth] stays long-term I am not sure, I guess we will see what the cost to Medicare is.
"But we have seen a drop in patients, which is likely because people are reluctant to leave their home.
"But for us it is business as usual with these routine precautions."
Bulk-billed telehealth consultations were introduced nationally last month, as part of the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The service allows patients to engage in virtual consultations carried out over the phone or via video conferencing.
Previously only vulnerable Australians, including seniors and those with compromised immune systems, were eligible for bulk-billed telehealth services.
Dr Gardner said while patients were understandably fearful of contracting COVID-19, it was crucial they didn't ignore their health.
"I was talking to a respiratory physician who said every week, his whole life, he would have two to three new lung cancer patients referred to him. For the last eight weeks he has had none," Dr Gardner said.
"So these people still have cancer out there, we just worry people are going to present a lot later. Obviously with things like cancer, this can often be too late."
Dr Gardner said appointments were still available in person, with the practice splitting its service between the clinic and home.
"There is always someone in the practice. Out of a team of 20 doctors here, we always have at least five on site. If someone needs to be seen that day, we will make it happen," he said.
"The great thing about things like this is it really galvanises our profession. It brings together all the doctors from across the country.
"We are always talking about what we can do to better protect the community."
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