Doctors Appointment
Online Doctor Appointments with Australian-registered GPs
At HelloGP, you can book an online doctors appointment with an Australian-registered GP for convenient medical care from wherever you are in Australia
Reasons to Book an Online GP Appointment
Book a video or phone appointment with an AHPRA-registered GP for:
- A new or ongoing health concern, such as anxiety, asthma, blood pressure, diabetes or UTIs
- Menopause symptoms, with an online GP for menopause who can talk through your options
- Online prescriptions, if your GP decides they’re suitable
- A medical certificate for work or study
- A specialist, pathology or radiology referral
- A follow-up on an existing condition
Your GP decides what’s right for you after talking with you.
What Happens During an Online GP Appointment
After booking your online appointment, you’ll speak with GP through a secure telehealth consultation. Your GP will:
- Ask about your symptoms, medical history and health concerns.
- Assess the information discussed during your consultation.
- Discuss their clinical assessment and appropriate next steps.
- Advise whether further tests, treatment or an in-person assessment may be needed.
Your GP will explain the next steps based on your individual health needs.
Is an Online GP Appointment Right for You?
An online GP appointment may suit you when you need medical advice or follow-up care but don’t need a physical examination. It can be a convenient option if you:
- Prefer to speak with a GP from home or another private location
- Need advice about a health concern
- Need follow-up for an existing health issue
- Have difficulty travelling to a clinic
- Need to discuss your next steps with a GP
Your GP will assess whether your concern can be managed through telehealth. If an in-person examination or further medical care is needed, they will advise you on the appropriate next step.
Why Choose HelloGP for online doctor consultation
HelloGP provides a convenient way to consult an Australian-registered GP online when an in-person appointment is not necessary.
When you book with HelloGP:
- You can connect with an Australian-registered GP through telehealth
- Your health concerns are assessed before clinical decisions are made
- Consultations are available by secure video or phone, depending on the appointment options available
- Prescriptions, referrals and medical certificates are provided only when clinically appropriate
- Follow-up care can be arranged when needed
Whether you need to discuss a new health concern or arrange follow-up care, HelloGP provides a convenient way to consult a GP online.
How To Book an Online Doctor Appointment With HelloGP?
Choose a suitable time
Select a convenient time and book your online GP appointment through HelloGP.
Speak with a GP online
Attend your appointment by secure video or phone and discuss your health concerns with an Australian-registered GP.
Follow your GP’s advice
Based on your assessment, your GP will explain the appropriate next steps, which may include treatment advice, prescriptions, referrals, medical certificates or further care where clinically appropriate.
When an Online GP Appointment May Not Be Suitable
An online GP appointment may not be appropriate when your condition requires an in-person examination, urgent treatment or immediate testing.
Online appointments with GPs are not ideal for you if you:
- Require a physical exam
- Have severe or rapidly worsening symptoms
- Are experiencing significant shortness of breath or severe pain
- Need urgent medical attention
- Need sutures, wound treatment or another procedure
- Seek a consultation in person for complicated illnesses
- Need immediate diagnostic testing
- Have a complex health concern that requires an in-person assessment
Who Online GP Appointments May Be Suitable For
An online GP appointment may be suitable when you need medical advice or follow-up care and your concern does not require a physical examination.
You may consider an online GP appointment if you:
- Prefer to speak with a GP from home or another private location
- Live in a regional or remote area
- Prefer private consultations at home
- Need follow-up care for an existing health concern
- Need to discuss symptoms, treatment or medication with a GP
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Frequently Asked Questions
To attend an online GP appointment, you only need a smartphone or a laptop with a stable internet connection. Make sure to gather your medical reports or records for the appointment. So, GP can assess your condition more efficiently and suggest a treatment plan tailored to your medical needs.
To attend an online GP appointment, you only need a smartphone or a laptop with a stable internet connection. Make sure to gather your medical reports or records for the appointment. So, GP can assess your condition more efficiently and suggest a treatment plan tailored to your medical needs.
At HelloGP, we have a team of AHPRA-registered doctors who assess your condition during telehealth consultations. Our online doctor appointment services are fully reliable, secure, and quick. So, you can get initial or short-term medical care from the comfort of your home.
At HelloGP, our clinicians or GPs are AHPRA-registered. They are licensed and offer quality healthcare services via telehealth consultations for Aussies across all regions of Australia, including Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Cannington, Cockburn, Kambalda, and many others.
To book an online doctor appointment with HelloGP:
- Choose a suitable appointment time through the HelloGP booking page.
- Provide the requested information about your appointment and health concerns.
- Attend your consultation by secure video or phone with an Australian-registered GP.
- Follow your GP’s advice after your consultation. Depending on your clinical assessment, your GP may provide treatment advice, a prescription, medical certificate, referral or recommend further care where appropriate.
Yes. You can book a GP appointment in Melbourne or across Australia for prescription renewals or eScript refills.
