Woolworths is getting into telehealth – but patients need to be treated as more than customers
- Written by: Jon Wardle, Professor of Public Health, Southern Cross University
ShutterstockEarlier this week, Australian retail giant Woolworths announced a move into health-care delivery via development of its subsidiary HealthyLife’s online portal.
Through this portal, Australians can book a same-day 15-minute virtual GP appointment for A$45 and have any resulting prescription filled and delivered to their home. They...