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16
Apr
2020
Health Advice: Don’t Drop Regular GP Appointments
“General practices generally now have plenty of capacity for consultations,” Dr Ewald said.“Almost all are comfortable with doing consultations by phone or video. And nearly all can arrange face-to-face visits if need be – just phone first so they can check there is no respiratory infection risk.”
“Prescriptions, referrals and pathology can usually be organised very simply using telephone consultations, particularly where the doctor already knows the patient,” Dr Ewald said.“Anyone with long term health conditions should continue their regular review visits and plan with their GP when this needs to be face to face. Most telehealth consultations will be bulk-billed.”
“We’re hearing some people can’t get through to their GP to make an appointment,” Dr Ewald said. “Don’t keep calling if your GP has said they will call you when the influenza vaccine is available.”
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