Online Consultation with an Australian GP: What to Expect, What It Costs
An online consultation is the same conversation you'd have in a clinic — over video instead of across a desk. Here's what an Australian GP can do online, what it costs under Medicare, and the small print most people only learn the hard way.
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Sources
- Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. MBS Telehealth Services. health.gov.au
- Services Australia. Medicare Benefits Schedule — Telehealth Services. servicesaustralia.gov.au
- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Telehealth Standards and Guidelines. racgp.org.au
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Telehealth Guidelines for Medical Practitioners. ahpra.gov.au
- Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. National Safety and Quality Primary Healthcare Standards. safetyandquality.gov.au
- Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). Australian Privacy Principles. oaic.gov.au
- Healthdirect Australia. 24-hour Health Advice Line. healthdirect.gov.au
- Department of Health and Aged Care. Modified Monash Model — Rural Classifications. health.gov.au
- AHPRA. Public Register of Practitioners. ahpra.gov.au
- Therapeutic Guidelines (Australia). General Practice — Remote Consulting. tg.org.au
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The information reflects guidance available as of the "last updated" date shown above. Medical knowledge evolves, and individual circumstances vary — always discuss decisions about your care with a qualified clinician.
In an emergency, call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department. Abby Health is not an emergency service. For mental health crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
If you have feedback or believe any information in this article requires correction, please contact our editorial team at support@abbyhealth.app. Abby Health complies with AHPRA advertising standards and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care's National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.



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