Diagnosis and management of acute infections during telehealth consultations in Australian general practice: a qualitative study.

Telehealth has provided potential for reducing transmission of acute infections and increasing access to healthcare. However, the implications of GPs, especially less experienced GPs, making diagnoses with less certainty and consequently compromising antimicrobial stewardship, are a concern. Patient self-assessment tools are may improve outcomes of telehealth consultations for acute infections.