Victorian Virtual Specialist Consults (VVSC) Information Session

Victorian Virtual Specialist Consults (VVSC) supports general practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and other primary care providers by providing timely access to specialist expertise. VVSC aims to support the management of complex patients in the community, strengthen continuity of care, and ease pressure on outpatient departments across Victoria. This session is hosted by Western Victoria PHN.

Speakers:

• A/Prof Joanna Lawrence (Director, VVSC)
• Cassandra Bramston (Operations Director, VVSC)

Topics:

• Learn how to book in for a VVSC consultation
• Understand how timely virtual access to specialist advice can improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary wait-times and travel
• Discover how using VVSC can upskill local clinicians through case-based learning and shared care approaches.
• Explore ways to build internal clinical confidence and autonomy through ongoing engagement with specialist support.

Learning outcomes:

• Gain an overview of the VVSC model as an alternative to outpatient referral
• Recognise the benefits of virtual specialist consultations for both metropolitan and regional healthcare providers.