Video Consultations

Overview

• This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
• When considering the use of remote and video consultations there are areas of difference in terms of the practicalities, the limitations and constraints, and the specifics of how and when they are used.
• This module will cover these specific concerns and provide helpful advice on all aspects of this element of primary care service provision.
• The module also includes links to helpful videos and other resources.
• There is a multiple-choice questionnaire and certificate for successful completion.

Goals

During this course you will learn about:

• The priorities when undertaking video consultations.
• The potential benefits of video consultations. 
• Issues to consider before, during, and after implementation.
• When video consultations are appropriate and when they are not appropriate.
• Consent, confidentiality, and medico-legal issues.
• The limitations and risks of remote consultations.
• GMC guidance on video consultations. 
• Examinations in the context of video consultations.
• The current evidence to support video consultations. 

Topics covered