VIDEO TELEHEALTH INDEPENDENT MEDICOLEGAL EXAMINATIONS

 

Dr Dush Shan and Norwood Specialist Centre now offer Independent Medical Examinations in Psychiatry using Internet Video applications such as Zoom and other programs that work on smartphones, tablets and Personal Computers/laptops. Organisations can call us directly to make Video Telehealth appointments for persons located anywhere in Australia. This would suit persons in country locations in Victoria as well as interstate. We also have facilities that meet criteria for court appearances via approved Internet video apps.

 

Advantages:

Savings in travel costs for the patient and the referrer

Convenience for the patient because Video Telehealth is effectively a Home Visit from the doctor.

Reduces stress for patients with injuries that are uncomfortable for travel of more than 30 minutes

Particularly suits patients who are uneasy about emerging from their homes

Can include a translator or a support person even if that person is at another location, if they have the app on their device

Increased safety from COVID-19 during the pandemic

Appointments can still take place during lock downs because the practice can still open.

No additional fees for this service. Charges are the same as for a face-to-face

No cancellation fee is charged if the examination fails to proceed due to technical difficulties

 

What is needed:

Patient is able to use a smart phone, PC or similar device with a stable internet connection

Patient is in a stationary PRIVATE location such as a room or a stationary car

Patient has provided a telephone number and email address BEFORE the appointment can take place

Patient or helper can communicate with our staff for assistance with the connection setup where needed. We call all patients before the appointment to remind and assist.