Telehealth has seen a rapid expansion since March, as the government scrambled to slow the spread of coronavirus. Medical professionals have welcomed the changes, and medical associations are calling for them to stay in place after the pandemic is over. So why did it take a pandemic to bring telehealth to all patients? And is it an adequate substitute for in person health appointments.

Featured in this episode:

Dr. Charlotte Hespe, Director NSW/ACT RACGP

Prof. Sally Inglis, UTS Associate Professor, IMPACCT

Music:

Homecoming, Future Joust: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/PGyP4D5scZ

Clearer Views, From Now On: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/DG445KAaVD

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