Consult a Doctor/GP any day by phone or video from anywhere.
(Fully qualified and Australian Medical Board-certified Doctors)
Psychologists, Dietitians, Podiatrists, Physiotherapists are available by phone/video.
Referral to Specialists and allied health of any specialty.
A General Practitioner (GP) is a general medical doctor who treats common medical conditions. They can also diagnose acute and chronic illnesses; however, when necessary they will refer you to the appropriate specialist.
A GP’s speciality is general medicine. This is why they’re everyone’s first point of contact in matters of personal health. General practitioners are able to provide the necessary treatment or prescription for a wide range of medical conditions and health issues.
GPs take holistic approach of general practice that considers the psychological, social, as well as the biological factors of a person’s health relevant to the care of each patient’s illness. This is because, unlike specialists, their duty is to the overall health of their patients, which is why they are able to treat multiple health concerns and they treat patients of all ages and genders.
General Practitioner (GP) Services
Most common General Practitioner (GP) services are listed below for patients’ convenience –
The role of a GP can vary greatly depending on where they are (rural or urban), and which country they are in.
In rural areas, GPs tend to be relied on more heavily for a wide range of health care needs. This can vary from something as simple as refilling prescriptions and giving immunisation boosters to delivering babies and pre-hospital emergency care.
They sometimes also perform minor surgery if a hospital is too far away, as well as community hospital care.
In urban areas, GPs are often part of a multidisciplinary group. These GPs often focus on the treatment of non-life-threatening illnesses, chronic health issues, immunisation, health care education and referrals to specialists.
Using National Telemedicine Doctor’s telehealth platform, you can now consult an Australian Medical Board-certified doctor/health practitioner any day by phone or video in the comfort of our own home or office – a consultation with National Telemedicine Doctors is an effective and convenient alternative, when a face-to-face consultation is not possible. During your consultation your National Telemedicine Doctor/ health practitioner will advise you if an in-person visit to a health practitioner is required.
ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES
In addition to General Practitioners, the following allied health practitioners are currently working through our platform as part of our multidisciplinary health team
Click here or on the links above to access detailed information about all the common types of services offered at National Telemedicine Doctors.
Do I need a referral for a Specialist/Allied Health Practitioner?
Any General Practitioner at National Telemedicine Doctors can write a referral for you if you need a referral to a specialist/allied Health practitioner. You may need a referral to see a registered specialist or health practitioner – if you take services of a specialist/allied Health practitioner without a referral, Medicare will not cover any of your costs.
COVID-19 ALERT
Stay home if you feel unwell, have a fever, cough or experience difficulty breathing to protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections to others. Telehealth can help during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you can’t leave home during the coronavirus outbreak you can still consult a qualified Australian-registered general practitioner, by using the National Telemedicine Doctors online platform.