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Direct‐to‐consumer healthcare and its expanding role in the Australian healthcare system

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Direct-to-consumer telemedicine services have become increasingly popular, allowing consumers to access virtual consultations and electronic prescriptions. However, the expansion of this innovation raises concerns surrounding safety, privacy and ethics. There is a need for formal evaluation within the Australian healthcare landscape to harness the benefits of DTC platforms while maintaining high-value and high-quality care.

Source: Internal Medicine Journal

DOI: 10.1111/imj.70316

Authors: Jessie T. Lu, Deshan F. Sebaratnam

Institutions: Liverpool Hospital, UNSW Sydney

Language: English

Topic: Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7120008615

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