{"id":33057,"date":"2026-11-11T15:10:59","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T19:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=33057"},"modified":"2026-11-11T15:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T19:10:59","slug":"new-bill-to-regulate-virtual-medical-consultations-and-digital-healthcare-in-guyana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/new-bill-to-regulate-virtual-medical-consultations-and-digital-healthcare-in-guyana\/","title":{"rendered":"New Bill to regulate virtual medical consultations and digital healthcare in Guyana"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guyana is moving to establish a legal framework governing virtual medical consultations and other digital healthcare services as the government continues efforts to modernise the country&#8217;s healthcare system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-68-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-68-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-68-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-68-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-68-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-68.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The Telehealth and Digital Health Services Bill is among new pieces of legislation introduced in the National Assembly today.<br>Attorney General Anil Nandlall said the proposed legislation will regulate the delivery of healthcare through digital platforms, including consultations between doctors and patients in different locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>He explained that telehealth allows medical professionals to use technology to diagnose, treat and monitor patients remotely, overcoming geographical barriers to accessing healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Under the proposed framework, doctors based in Georgetown could provide medical services to patients in hinterland and other remote communities through digital technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Nandlall described the legislation as a significant step towards modernising healthcare delivery and bringing Guyana in line with countries already using regulated telehealth systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The Bill, which has been under development for some time, was presented by Nandlall on behalf of Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-68.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-68.png 1600w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-68-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-68-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-68-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-68-1536x1023.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guyana is moving to establish a legal framework governing virtual medical consultations and other digital healthcare services as the government continues efforts to modernise the country&#8217;s healthcare system. 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