SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT

How to use telehealth?

Telehealth
Female doctor waving to telehealth patient. Source: Getty Images/FatCamera

Australians are becoming increasingly reliant on telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic. Statistics from Services Australia show that the total number of telehealth consultations rose from 1.3 million in March to 5.8 million in April.You can make the most of your telehealth session with preparation.


Published

By Amy Chien-Yu Wang

Presented by Annalyn Violata

Source: SBS



Skip to podcast episode content

Australians are becoming increasingly reliant on telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic. Statistics from Services Australia show that the total number of telehealth consultations rose from 1.3 million in March to 5.8 million in April.You can make the most of your telehealth session with preparation.


Highlights

  • Australians are increasingly reliant on telehealth with 5.8 million total consultations in the month of April based on data from Services Australia.
  • GPs say a good internet connection enables a smooth telehealth consultation.
  • Mostly free TIS interpreting service is available 24/7 during your audio telehealth sessions through your GP clinic.

Telehealth consultations are becoming the norm as patients opt to speak to their GPs online or over the phone where possible.


 

ALSO READ / LISTEN TO 


Latest podcast episodes

Follow SBS Filipino

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS News in Filipino

Watch it onDemand

Stream now