Telemedicine toolkit: practising safely and with confidence Post date: 28/01/2021 | Time to read article: 12 mins The information within this article was correct at the time of publishing. Last updated 30/01/2021 Our toolkit is designed to help you understand and reflect on medicolegal issues relating to telemedicine, so you can address them in your own practice. Use the arrows to navigate this toolkit or download a PDF below. Download the toolkit This telemedicine toolkit is available to download as a PDF here. Toolkit contents What is telemedicine? What are the issues? GMC guidance 1. Patient safeguards 2. Vulnerable patients 3. Professionalism 4. Prescribing 5. Consent 6. Consultation 7. Communication 8. Aftercare 9. Record keeping 10. Professional development Practising telemedicine safely Information governance Telemedicine setting Identity and verification Consent Safety Possible reasons to defer or move to an in-person appointment Safeguarding Practical tips for safeguarding children, families and vulnerable adults during COVID-19 Communication Record keeping What should be in your notes? Is a remote consultation appropriate for children and young people? Prescribing Indemnity GMC remote consultations flow chart Is face-to-face care necessary? Telemedicine checklist Useful resources Reading and research Share this article Share Tweet