14 citations
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September 2023 in “The Medical Journal of Australia” The researchers reported a rapid expansion of direct-to-consumer telemedicine services in Australia since the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by substantial investment and changes in telehealth regulations.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” This abstract highlights the urgent need for rigorous research, quality assessment tools, and health economics analyses to integrate DTC telemedicine with traditional primary care for improved healthcare quality and efficiency.
January 2026 in “Internal Medicine Journal” This study emphasizes the need for a formal evaluation of direct-to-consumer telemedicine services in Australia to ensure safety, privacy, and ethical standards while maintaining high-quality healthcare.
March 2023 in “Trends in Telemedicine & E-health” Medical questionnaires could modernize healthcare by improving access and efficiency but need guidelines to ensure quality care.
7 citations
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April 2022 in “Cutis” This article discusses the rise of direct-to-consumer teledermatology platforms, warning that they might cause overdiagnosis, overtreatment, and fragmented healthcare, and emphasizes the need for patient counseling about these risks and benefits.