GP billings fall more than 25% since COVID-19: AusDoc survey
There is also widespread anxiety about the safety of telehealth consults
GPs are worried about the financial viability of their practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a vast majority saying their billings have dropped by at least 25% since the start of the outbreak, an Australian Doctor survey shows.
There is also anxiety about the medico-legal risks of telehealth, with fears over missed diagnoses and patient complaints resulting from its use.
