Virtual Care
About this resource
Practitioners and consumers are increasingly choosing virtual care alternatives as we continue to see growth in the adoption of technology, online prescribing and the use of health ‘apps’.
Over 25% of Australians have had at least one telehealth consultation for their own health in the last 12 months.
What was once seen as a temporary approach to enable healthcare in a global pandemic is now widely accepted as just another way to see your practitioner.
Ahpra and the National Boards have published virtual care information for health practitioners, the public and employers about accessing and providing safe and effective virtual care.
The Medical Board of Australia also have the Telehealth consultations with patients guidelines to inform registered medical practitioners and the community about the Medical Board of Australia’s expectations of medical practitioners who have telehealth consultations with patients.