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Podcast: Everyday Medicine with Dr Luke
Episode: Special Episode 12. Virtual ED with Dr Loren Sher
Description: Most doctors in Australia are now very familiar with the use of telehealth and, in some cases, video health, as they have both been widely used during the Covid-19 pandemic. Northern Health, with its flagship Northern Hospital located in Melbourne's Epping, in conjunction with La Trobe University, has been incredibly innovative in extending the concept of the virtual consultation and establishing Australia's first virtual emergency department, which commenced on October 1, 2020.
Commenced during the Covid-19 pandemic, the virtual emergency department has already treated more than 28,000 patients, with up to 71% avoiding hospital presentation after receiving advice and instructions via...