Telehealth Consultations

Speak to a Doctor in Minutes

Speak to an online doctor via telehealth and receive treatment and advice, including prescriptions and medical certificates, where clinically appropriate. Your online GP is just a click away—submit your request and a doctor will call you within an hour.

Here's How Simple It Is To Start Your Telehealth Consultation

Ready to chat with one of our friendly doctors without leaving the house? Getting the help you need is super easy and quick. Just follow these three simple steps to get sorted to get the urgent care you need on time.

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Submit the consultation request

First up, you'll answer a few questions about your medical condition to start the consultation. It’s nothing scary – it just gives the doctor a bit of a heads-up about why you're booking in and covers your medical history.

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Chat With Your AHPRA-Registered Doctor

A qualified General Practitioner will call you for a secure audio consultation. They will assess your condition, ask relevant questions, and gather the necessary clinical information.

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Get the treatment you require without delay

You'll get the treatment you require by the end of the consultation, which can include prescriptions, medical certificates, and referrals, depending on your diagnosis. Depending on your needs, you may get repeat prescriptions as SMS electronic prescription token, a specialist referral, a digital medical certificate or advice on next steps or local support services.

Fast, Convenient Telehealth with an Online Doctor in Australia

Access high-quality healthcare from the comfort of your home with NextClinic’s telehealth consultation services. Whether you need medical advice, prescriptions, or a medical certificate, our online doctors and online GPs are available to help—without the hassle of waiting rooms.

Telehealth allows you to consult a qualified healthcare provider via phone, making it easier than ever to receive timely care when you need it most . With NextClinic, your online GP is just a click away.

What is a Telehealth Consultation?

A telehealth consultation is a medical appointment conducted remotely via phone or digital platform. It enables patients to connect with an online doctor without visiting a clinic in person.

In Australia, telehealth has become a core part of modern healthcare, allowing patients to receive diagnosis, treatment, and prescriptions remotely when a physical examination is not required .

Why Choose an Online GP?

Choosing an online GP through telehealth offers unmatched convenience and accessibility:

  • No waiting rooms – skip long clinic queues
  • Fast access to doctors – often within minutes
  • Available anywhere in Australia
  • Flexible consultations – from home, work, or on the go
  • Reduced travel and time costs

Telehealth also improves access to care, especially for patients in rural or remote areas, and helps reduce delays in receiving treatment .

What Can an Online Doctor Help With?

Our online doctors can manage a wide range of conditions and healthcare needs, including:

  • General medical advice and consultations
  • Electronic prescriptions (eScripts)
  • Medical certificates (single-day or multi-day)
  • Specialist referrals
  • Pathology and radiology requests
  • Ongoing treatment plans (e.g. weight loss, men’s health, hair loss)

Telehealth is ideal for many common conditions such as infections, skin issues, repeat prescriptions, and general health concerns.

How NextClinic Telehealth Works

Getting started with an online GP consultation is simple:

  1. Submit your request online
  2. Provide your medical details and symptoms
  3. A qualified online doctor reviews your case
  4. Receive a phone consultation
  5. Get your treatment, prescriptions, or documents instantly

Electronic prescriptions can be sent directly via SMS or email, making medication access quick and seamless .

Benefits of Telehealth in Australia

Telehealth is transforming healthcare delivery across Australia by offering:

  • Faster access to care
  • Improved convenience and flexibility
  • Reduced exposure to illness
  • Better continuity of care
  • Increased healthcare accessibility nationwide

It is now a permanent part of Australia’s healthcare system, supporting patients wherever they are .

Book a Telehealth Consultation Today

Skip the clinic and speak to an online doctor or online GP today. NextClinic provides fast, reliable, and professional telehealth consultations across Australia.

👉 Submit your request now and connect with a doctor within minutes.

  • Zero wait times – book a telehealth consult in minutes and avoid crowded clinics where the spread of illness is higher.
  • Quality care, every call – every doctor is AHPRA-registered and trained in digital health best practice to deliver consistent quality of care.
  • Anywhere, any device – speak to a doctor from different locations on a mobile phone, tablet, or laptop. Perfect for regional areas with limited health centres.
  • Secure & private – end-to-end encrypted calls and SMS electronic prescriptions protect your Health Record and contact details.

Our telehealth consultations are ideal for acute minor illnesses that require professional advice and prompt treatment from our Australian-registered doctors. Our doctors will thoroughly assess you over the phone to diagnose, advise, and manage various conditions. The outcome of the consultations may include prescriptions to control your symptoms, including antibiotics and antivirals, medical certificates if you need time off from work, and referrals when clinically appropriate.

In addition to our general consultation options, you have the option to request our express services, where you may not have a particular acute issue but simply need a prescription renewal or a medical certificate for one to two days off.

Our other services include:

Living hundreds of kilometres from the nearest GP no longer means long trips or disrupted continuity of care. With NextClinic you access primary care from your own lounge room while we coordinate with local healthcare providers if on-the-ground help is needed. We are commited to accessible medical services and better public health for every Australians.

  • NextClinic adheres to Department of Health telehealth guidelines and the Australian Government’s Digital Health framework.
  • Doctors keep detailed medical records to monitor adverse events and ensure follow-up.
  • We respect existing relationships with your family members, regular GP, or other General Practice teams for seamless hand-offs.
  • Our clinical information system uses bank-level security so you can rest assured that your data is safe with us
  • All services follow Australian Government Department of Health telehealth standards and public health order requirements.

Feeling under the weather? Consult with our Australian-registered doctors to get the treatment and advice you need, without leaving your home. Our doctors can treat and issue electronic prescriptions for various conditions, if clinically appropriate. Here's a quick look at the conditions we often help you via online consultation:

Important: Telehealth is not suitable for medical emergencies. If you are experiencing severe symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, suspected stroke, or any critical condition, please call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Visit our FAQs page for further information on telehealth consultation.

What is a telehealth doctor consultation in Australia?

Do I need to book an appointment to speak with the doctor?

What can I discuss with a health practitioner during a telehealth consultation?

Can I request an antibiotic prescription from the online doctor?

Can I request a medical certificate online to defer my exam and assessment?

Can I request a medical certificate for multiple days via telehealth consultation?

Can an online doctor provide prescriptions?

What if I miss the call from my health practitioner?

When will I receive the outcome of my online consultation?

Will I get a refund if I don't receive what I request?

Can you create a mental health treatment plan via telehealth consultations?

Can you provide weight loss plan via GP telehealth consultations?

Will I still need to visit a clinic?

Is there an age limit to use your service?

Are telehealth consultations at NextClinic bulk-billed?

What are your hours of operation?

How can I find a doctor for after-hours consultations?

Is my data shared with anyone?

Do you provide video consultation?

Can I get UTI antibiotics without seeing the doctor in person?