A full GP consultation with Qoctor costs $49.99, with no extra charge out of hours or at weekends. Qoctor is a private telehealth service, so appointments are not bulk-billed or covered by a Medicare rebate. This is because Medicare rebates for telehealth generally require an existing face-to-face relationship with a GP or practice, which doesn't [...]
In Australia, most pathology laboratories/collection centres will only conduct a pathology test if you have a referral from a registered doctor. While some labs can perform a very limited number of specific tests if a patient "self refers" (see below for details), in the vast majority of cases, a pathology referral/request from a doctor is [...]
The time it takes for pathology test results to come back depends on a number of factors. In most cases, it will just take a few business days. This may vary slightly, depending on the type of test, as well as the processing time at the pathology collection centre/laboratory you used. When Qoctor receives your [...]
Can I order my own blood tests in Australia? In Australia, most pathology laboratories/collection centres will only conduct a pathology test if you have a referral from a registered doctor. While some labs can perform a very limited number of specific tests if a patient "self refers" (see below for details), in the vast majority [...]
With Qoctor, you can request a blood test to screen for HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and Syphilis. These are all serious bloodborne infections, and require specialist treatment if detected. Many people wish to have these tests performed at the same time they are having their urine test for more common sexually transmitted infections such [...]
If you receive a pathology request form from Qoctor, you can download it from your Qoctor account, print it and take it to any accredited pathology collection centre of your choice. Your test results will get sent to us by the relevant pathology laboratory, usually a few days after you have the test. Once available, [...]
With Qoctor, you can request to have a urine test for STIs, which checks for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea and Mycoplasma Genitalium. The consultation fee is $39.99. Results are displayed and viewable on your Qoctor account, once the laboratory makes them available to us. The consultation fee includes a follow up doctor's consultation with Qoctor within 30 [...]
STI Screening with Qoctor can involve tests for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Mycoplasma Genitalium (urine test). Blood tests for Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV are also possible. "Screening" is when you get tested for something when you don't have symptoms. If you are already unwell or have symptoms suggestive of an STI, you should attend [...]
It is not necessarily possible to entirely avoid getting sinusitis, but some strategies that may help include: avoid smoking/smoke exposure/air pollution exposure proactively manage any hay fever or dust allergies with appropriate treatment- get advice from your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. avoid exposure to respiratory viruses, stay away from people who are [...]
In most cases, sinusitis gets better by itself, after a few days/weeks. Supportive treatment can include: saline nasal sprays decongestant sprays (for a limited period of time- always read the label! Overuse can lead to "rebound" or worsening symptoms.) anti allergy nasal sprays (which may contain corticosteroids and/or an antihistamine) simple over the counter analgesia [...]
