What is Telehealth?
Telehealth is the use of video-call between you and your clinician.
Telehealth reduces travel time and cost for patients, while also removing the stress of travel and provides a greater accessibility of specialist services to patients.
What you need to make a video call;
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Any one of these: A computer, android tablet or iPad, an android smart phone or iPhone.
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For android tablets, phones and home computers, you will need to download Google Chrome which is free on the internet.
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For iPhone and iPads you will need to download the free HealthDirect App from the Apple Store (Safari will have native support from late-September 2018).
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A microphone, Speakers or headphones.
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A reliable internet connection
Benefits of Telehealth
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Less or no travel time.
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Your appointment can be conducted anywhere including in your home or with your local healthcare professional.
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Less disruption to your usual routine.
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Increased independence.
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Video calls are secure and private.
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Please note that data usage costs may apply.
Start a Telehealth call
If you have received your appointment time and are ready to start your appointment, please click the link below:
Please start your video call 5-10 minutes before your appointment time.