COVID-19 medical clearances FAQs - Qoctor your quick online doctor

What is a COVID-19 medical clearance?

aifricboylan — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:41:43 +0000

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 interest of public health. In New South Wales, there is a specific form for this purpose – a “medical clearance notice”

Qoctor can provide assessment for medical clearances for people who have:

tested positive for COVID-19 on a PCR test or RAT (rapid antigen test).
recovered from symptoms
completed any mandatory isolation period as per local state or territory requirements.

Medical clearance notices for residents of NSW can also be completed by our doctors, subject to doctor’s assessment.

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What are the isolation requirements following confirmed COVID-19 infection?

aifricboylan — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:05:33 +0000

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 and territory COVID-19 information

NSW COVID-19 information

VIC COVID-19 information

ACT COVID-19 information

SA COVID-19 information

Tasmania COVID-19 information

NT COVID-19 information

WA COVID-19 information

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Is a COVID-19 medical clearance from Qoctor the same as getting one from my GP?

aifricboylan — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:29:26 +0000

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 quality, affordable telehealth to people all over Australia since 2015. Our medical certificates are accepted by employers across all industries and workplaces.

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How can I request a COVID-19 medical clearance?

aifricboylan — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:16:14 +0000

Simply select “certificates” on the Qoctor home page

Then choose “COVID-19 medical clearance”. Complete the online questionnaire. We will ask about your symptoms and isolation period, as per local state or territory requirements.

Then you will need to have a video consultation with one of our doctors at a time of your choosing, who will assess your symptoms, and whether a medical clearance is appropriate.

If approved, a medical clearance can be sent to you via email immediately after the appointment, and will also appear on your Qoctor account as a downloadable PDF.

If you are having any difficulties booking your appointment, our customer service team are available to help via live chat from 9AM to 9PM. If they are busy, just leave a message and they’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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Does Qoctor offer bulk-billing?

aifricboylan — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:40:48 +0000

No, Qoctor can not offer bulk-billing. Medicare regulations require that a patient must have seen the doctor in person within the past 12 months to avail of bulk-billing or Medicare rebates. As Qoctor is exclusively a telehealth service, we are obviously unable to meet this requirement. However, we strive to keep our price points as low as possible, and offer you the convenience of an online appointment in the comfort of your home. Also, we’ll almost always be able to offer you an appointment the same day, or early the following day (depending on when you book), thereby avoiding the prolonged wait times in local medical centres.

A consultation to request a COVID-19 medical clearance with Qoctor costs $31.99 out of pocket.

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How much does it cost to get assessed for a COVID medical clearance?

aifricboylan — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 06:33:26 +0000

To get a COVID-19 medical clearance, you will need to complete an online questionnaire and a video consultation with a doctor. This consultation costs $31.99 out of pocket. If approved by the doctor, you can receive your medical clearance immediately into your email inbox, following the appointment. The issuing of the certificate is at the doctor’s discretion. Please note, there is no bulk-billing available, as Medicare does not allow bulk-billing for telehealth services (unless you have seen the doctor in person, in the preceding 12 months).

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