Digital health updates for general practice – September 2020

Below are some recent updates in the area of digital health for general practice including information around Queensland roll out of eScripts, electronic prescription courses, PRODA, changes to Telehealth, National Bowel Cancer Screening and My Health Record.

Telehealth item numbers

The Australian Government Department of Health recently published a 16-page COVID-19 Telehealth Items Guide.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) clinical resources

Alongside the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for GPs webpage, all RACGP COVID-19 resources can be found in one centralised location on the RACGP website under clinical resources.

These resources cover:

• telehealth
• infection control
• information for patients
• supporting ongoing health needs
• advocacy and finance.

Healthcare providers increase use of technology during COVID-19

New data released by the Australian Digital Health Agency shows a big lift in the use of the My Health Record system during COVID-19. GPs increased in viewing and uploading from 73% to 82% and 90% of public hospitals are now registered.

Did you know PRODA delegates automatically expire every twelve months?

Learn how to add members to an organisation in PRODA and manage delegations by following these step by step instructions.

New My Health Record Software Guides

View pathology information in a patients My Health Record by using the clinical software summary sheets.

Telehealth video interpreting for medical consultations is available now

In response to the growing demand for Telehealth consultations, TIS National has launched a new booking capability for Telehealth video interpreting services. The Telehealth video interpreting guide for agencies is available in the help and support section on TIS Online. The guide contains information about agency client eligibility and instructions on booking interpreters for Telehealth video consultations.

Telehealth video interpreting Frequently Asked Questions are also available on the TIS National website.

Gold Coast Primary Health Network Practice Help Desk

General practices seeking assistance or information regarding primary health care matters, including digital health can contact our friendly team Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30 by phone (07) 5612 5408 or by email: practicesupport@gcphn.com.au.

For more information on COVID-19 and your nearest testing clinics, click here. The COVID-19 health pathways can be found here.