Do you know the reason why you need a referral from your GP is so a portion of your fee is covered by Medicare? A Medicare specialist referral is helpful in that it guarantees you a Medicare rebate for your specialist appointment.

Have you ever been in a position of needing a doctor certificate for feeling unwell or missing school? Did you know that you can get a doctor certificate online? Or have you needed a certificate to care for a family member?

We've all been there. You need to see a doctor about an ailment but you can't get into your regular GP. Or you don't have a regular GP you can rely on. This can make a stressful medical situation even more of a problem. There is a solution..

Back in 2020 on the 12th of March, the WHO (World Health Organisation) declared the COVID-19 outbreak an official pandemic. On the 12th of March, the total number of deaths due to the Coronavirus was tallied at around 4, 981. Over the next 14 days, the total number of deaths worldwide reported on the 26th of March would increase to around 531, 865.

It’s a fact: going into a medical clinic to speak with a doctor in person is not the most enjoyable or convenient experience. Whether it is sitting in traffic, having to rush straight back to work or rescheduling your personal life, these types of issues have become more inconvenient as our lives continue to get faster and busier.

In 2021, it is easy to take just how far we have come in terms of technology for granted. Whether you live in a rural area or in a city, you can have a video consultation with an online doctor on your mobile phone at any time during the day or night. Telehealth services such as Prime Medic have been providing Australians with access to professional healthcare for many years now - but where did it all start?

For older patients, booking an appointment with a telehealth service to get their online scripts, specialist referrals, medical certificates or general check-ups can be a little bit intimidating. Whether it is due to the complications of using technology or the entire concept itself, older patients may feel left out when it comes to using a telemedicine service.

As we step into 2021 and try to shake off 2020, the future of telehealth in Australia has never looked brighter.

Our lives have become busier than ever before. Many of us work outside usual business hours, night shifts, long hours or don’t have much time to spare on our lunch breaks.

Even though telehealth services have been operating in Australia ever since the Australian Government introduced the telehealth initiative back in 2011, there are still some myths floating around.