TeleHealth 

What is a Telehealth Consultation? 

Telehealth is a Medicare initiative that allows doctors and patients to communicate remotely using online tools like your PC and Skype. 

Telehealth consultations can be 

• safer in a Covid world ,and
• time saving

Our practice understands that it is not always easy to travel to see us, so we are now offering ‘remote patients’ a more efficient option – Online Consultations. 

Booking a Video Consultation  

If you are a current patient and are interested in arranging a consultation online call our practice. After an Appointment has been made, you will receive reminders for your upcoming Consultation.  

Reminder Emails 

These reminder emails will have a meeting link. 

Telehealth Setup 

If you have a PC, camera, microphone, speakers and the internet, you have all that you need.  

15 Minutes Before the Scheduled Meeting 

Next, setup a the practices online consultation app, its free and only takes a few minutes. 

• Zoom
• Skype account
• WhatsApp
• FaceTime
• Other

If you are new to online meetings, after you have downloaded the program, open the App and familiarize yourself with how the application works. 

Also, test your microphone as this is how we will talk. 

At the Time of the Meeting 

At the time of your meeting, click on the meeting link sent to you by email and wait for a call from the practice at the agreed time. 

During Consultation 

During our consultation we will conduct a video meeting via your computer, tablet or mobile phone. 

Be sure your internet connection is stable and avoid moving if using a mobile.