FREE telehealth type 2 diabetes case conferencing for GPs to consult with an endocrinologist and diabetes educator for advice on the management of patients with type 2 diabetes.
Consultations typically take place with the GP only. However you may invite your patient to be present.
Telehealth case conference consultations can be billed to Medicare, according to these item numbers.
| Item | MBS fee | Consult time |
|---|---|---|
| 735 | $77.85 | 15-19 min |
| 739 | $133.10 | 20-39 min |
| 743 | $221.90 | 40+ mins |
- GP access to diabetes specialists
- Increase confidence in managing complex T2DM patients
- Develop an integrated approach to diabetes across general practice, allied health, hospital and specialist services
- Earn CPD hours: claim hours towards RACGP continuing professional development.
Exclusions for referral to telehealth type 2 diabetes case conferencing are patients who:
- Are currently seeing a private endocrinologist
- Pre-diabetes
- Type 1 or gestational diabetes diagnosis
- Pregnant
- Active foot ulcer
- On renal dialysis
- Are seeking a license review
How to refer
Diabetes case conferences are available all general practice in South Western Sydney.
GPs can refer to this service by completing the Integrated Diabetes Care Case Conference Referral Form. Submit the completed form, along with the patient’s health summary and following pathology (done within the last 10 weeks):
- HbA1c
- Fasting lipids
- FBC
- UEC
- LFT
- Up-to-date urine ACR
You will then be contacted to arrange a time for the case conference.
Depending on the complexity of the patient, consultations generally take between 20-30 minutes.
Set a day aside host a Type 2 Diabetes Case Conferencing Clinic at your practice
Telehealth type 2 diabetes case conferences are provided by South Western Sydney PHN and South Western Sydney LHD.