460 - Innovative models of care: Digital Advice & Guidance with Consultmed

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by A/Prof Vikram Palit, Dr Phil Tong, and Rosie Wilson to discuss the changing landscape of healthcare information and access in Australia.

They explore the effectiveness of Consultmed’s Advice & Guidance capability in facilitating specialist care, reducing unnecessary hospital visits, and providing educational value for GPs.

Rosie also shares her personal challenges within the healthcare system and the potential benefits of efficient referral processes.

Key Takeaways

• System Deficiencies: There is a concerning trend of patients resorting to alternative means of obtaining healthcare information due to the limitations of the current system.
• Specialist Access Improvement:  Rosie shares her perspective as a patient, emphasising the critical need for timely specialist access and efficient GP-sourced specialist advice.
• Advice & Guidance:  This innovative platform enables quicker specialist consultations, educates GPs, and can significantly improve patient management before and during specialist appointments.
• Technological Integration:  Discussions on how technology can bridge the gap in specialist care access, potentially reducing wait times and hospital presentations.
• Educational Component: The Advice & Guidance platform offers GPs the opportunity to earn CPD points while improving their knowledge through specialist advice.

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