Direct-To-Consumer Healthcare And Its Expanding Role In The Australian Healthcare System

January 2026 in “ Internal Medicine Journal ”

Jingwen Lu, Deshan F. Sebaratnam

TLDR Direct-to-consumer telemedicine in Australia needs formal evaluation for safety and quality.

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) telemedicine services are gaining popularity in Australia, offering virtual consultations and electronic prescriptions. While these services provide increased accessibility, they also raise concerns about safety, privacy, and ethics. The article emphasizes the need for a formal evaluation of DTC platforms within the Australian healthcare system to ensure they deliver high-value and high-quality care.

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