Telepsychiatry
What is Telepsychiatry?
Telepsychiatry is a consultation conducted by video or via a computer between you and your psychiatrist at a distant location. Telehealth can greatly improve access to psychiatric services for people in rural and remote areas, and in other situations where face-to-face consultations are impracticable.
The consultation may occur at home, at a general practitioner's (GP's) practice or in a hospital. The psychiatrist will speak with you and ask you questions in the same way they would at a face-to-face consultation.
Benefits of Telepsychiatry
- Improves your access to a psychiatrist
- Reduces travel time and costs
- Minimises time away from work
- Medicare benefits are available for video consultations between specialists and patients located in Australia
Am I Eligible for Telepsychiatry?
Everyone is eligible; however, a video consultation will only be offered if the psychiatrist and GP consider it safe and suitable.
For further information and booking please send us an email:
info@sydneysoutheastpsychiatry.com.au