Thread by @CroakeyNews

There was no consultation with private psychiatry clinicians in transitioning in response to COVID19 at the beginning of the pandemic - A/Prof Jeffrey Looi @ Australian National University #RANZCP2022

Retention of telehealth is having ability to maintain care, but it is also about acknowledge the technology-divide and patient preference - A/Prof Looi #RANZCP2022

Technological adaptations were made during the pandemic, but patients will still want to meet their therapists in person - A/Prof Looi #RANZCP2022

Technology also needs to be designed to be user-friendly. If not, they can introduce complications into people's access to healthcare - A/Prof Looi #RANZCP2022

Next up is Dr Melanie Turner, child and adolescent psychiatrist in South Australia. Only about 5 private psychiatry practices for children and adolescents in Sth Aust #RANZCP2022

Chaotic impacts from the pandemic - e-prescribing, telehealth, online Medicare claiming etc etc - Dr Turner #RANZCP2022

Upcoming changes to E-prescribing means that image-based (fax or email) will not be filled - Dr Turner #RANZCP2022

Dr Turner's list of 'musts' to do when setting up a private practice 👇#RANZCP2022

In terms of promoting private psychiatry practice online, you can, but you need to manage carefully. e.g. sharing resources is helpful, testimonials and pictures that may identify patients not - A/Prof Looi #RANZCP2022