Telehealth Appointments at Next Practice Newstead

Convenient Online GP Consultations from Anywhere

Healthcare should fit seamlessly into your life. At Next Practice Newstead, our telehealth appointments provide a convenient way to connect with an experienced GP without needing to visit the clinic in person.

Whether you're at home, at work, travelling, or managing a busy schedule, telehealth allows you to access medical care from wherever you are. Patients across Newstead, Teneriffe, New Farm, Fortitude Valley, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, Brisbane CBD, and throughout Queensland can access our secure telehealth services.

Medicare-rebated telehealth generally requires an existing face-to-face relationship with our practice within the past 12 months, or registration with us through MyMedicare. New patients are welcome to book a telehealth appointment; our Patient Advocates can confirm your rebate eligibility beforehand.

What Is Telehealth?

Telehealth is a consultation conducted remotely via telephone or video. It allows you to discuss your health concerns with a doctor, receive medical advice, review test results, obtain referrals, and access prescriptions where clinically appropriate.

For many health concerns, telehealth offers a practical alternative to attending the clinic while maintaining continuity of care with your regular GP.

Why Choose Telehealth?

Telehealth appointments offer flexibility and convenience while ensuring you remain connected to your healthcare team. Benefits may include:

• Accessing healthcare without travelling to the clinic
• Reduced disruption to work and family commitments
• Convenient follow-up appointments
• Ongoing support for chronic health conditions
• Access to medical care when unwell or recovering at home
• Continuity of care with a GP who understands your health history

What Can Be Managed Through Telehealth?

Our doctors can assist with a wide range of non-urgent medical concerns through telehealth consultations, including:

• General medical advice
• Prescription reviews and repeat prescriptions where appropriate
• Pathology and imaging results
• Specialist referrals
• Mental health consultations
• Women's health concerns
• Men's health concerns
• Chronic disease management
• Medication reviews
• Travel health advice
• Follow-up appointments

If your condition requires a physical examination or procedure, your doctor may recommend an in-person consultation at our Fortitude Valley clinic.

Telehealth for Professionals and Busy Lifestyles

Located close to Brisbane CBD and Fortitude Valley, Next Practice Newstead supports many professionals who require flexible access to healthcare. Telehealth appointments can often be scheduled around work commitments, making it easier to seek medical advice without taking significant time away from your day.

Telehealth for Women's Health

Many women's health concerns can be discussed via telehealth, including contraception advice, pregnancy planning, menopause support, pathology results, and general health enquiries. See our dedicated Women's Health page for more detail. Where further assessment or a procedure such as an IUD or implant is required, your GP can arrange an appropriate face-to-face appointment.

Booking a Telehealth Appointment

Booking a telehealth consultation is simple. Appointments can be made online or through our Patient Advocates, who can help determine whether telehealth is suitable for your needs and confirm your Medicare rebate eligibility.

Prior to your appointment, you will receive information about how to connect with your doctor via phone or video.

Call us on (07) 3518 7880 or book online to connect with an experienced GP from the comfort of your chosen location.

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