Qoctor can provide assessment for action plans for children aged 3 years and above. We recommend seeing your regular GP or paediatrician to obtain action plans for children younger than three years. This is because other conditions commonly present in children in this younger age group, that can mimic asthma or may occur with asthma. [...]
In most situations, Qoctor can provide assessment for an asthma action plan- however, we will recommend that you see a local doctor in certain situations, including: if your child's asthma is not well controlled if your child is acutely unwell with respiratory symptoms if your child has had 2 or more hospital admissions due to [...]
The purpose of the video consultation is to prepare an asthma action plan. Qoctor generally advises that prescriptions for ongoing asthma preventer inhalers in children should be organised by their regular doctor, because a physical check up may be required for your child.. If your child is running short in their preventer inhaler, you may [...]
No, unfortunately Qoctor cannot offer a Medicare rebate for telehealth. This is due to Medicare regulations in place since early in the COVID-19 pandemic, which state that a patient must have seen a doctor in person within the past 12 months for a Medicare rebate to be applied. Therefore, as a fully online telehealth service, [...]
The cost of an appointment to request/discuss an asthma action plan with Qoctor is $31.99. If approved by the doctor, the action plan can be downloaded immediately after the video consultation. In most cases it is possible to get a same day appointment- so you can avoid long waiting times for local clinics, and get [...]
There are many excellent asthma action plan templates available in Australia, created and recommended by doctors, expert bodies and patient groups. If issuing an action plan, Qoctor doctors currently use a template designed by Asthma Australia, which is designed for use in schools or childcare settings. It includes a clear set of guidelines for dealing [...]
An asthma action plan is a written plan that you create with a doctor to help manage your child's asthma. The goal of an asthma action plan is to reduce or prevent asthma flare ups, and to avoid the need for hospital attendances. Following a written asthma action plan can help a child to experience [...]
A medical clearance is a document stating you are fit to return to work or usual activities. In the past, medical clearances were not generally required for return to work following illness. However, if infected with COVID-19, employees may be requested by their employer to obtain a medical clearance before they resume working, in the [...]
The isolation requirements following infection with COVID-19 may depend on where you live, and are subject to change over time, as the pandemic unfolds. It is therefore important that you check your local state or territory requirements. To check your area, you can view the following government websites for further information. General Advice https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-information-by-state-and-territory State [...]
Yes, our doctors are highly experienced and work in regular clinics, as well as offering telehealth consultations via Qoctor. They are all AHPRA-registered and based in Australia. Their professional details and signature appear on each document issued. So, it is similar to having a telehealth appointment with your own GP! Qoctor has been offering Australians [...]
