The RACGP implementation guidelines for video consultations in general practice : a telehealth initiative (2012)

Description

These guidelines assist general practices with conducting video consultations with patients and can be used by Aboriginal Health Workers conducting video consultations on behalf of a general practitioner (GP).

The guidelines provide an entry-level guide to conducting a video consultation, and cover technical, security, and usage issues such as:

• what is telehealth?
• security requirements
• privacy requirements
• internet connectivity (data speed, video quality, etc)
• hardware and audio
• practice environment and equipment
• setting up software and equipment
• room set-up
• standards for general practices
• medicolegal guidelines.

These guidelines were prepared by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). The guidelines are updated regularly as technologies evolve.

Abstract adapted from Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

Contact details

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Telehealth service centre
Ph: 1800 257 053

Links

• View report: The RACGP implementation guidelines for video consultations in general practice : a telehealth initiative (PDF - 1.5 MB)
• View information: RACGP - telehealth
• View website: The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

---