Smith Street Medical Centre
Telehealth GP Appointments at Smith Street Medical Centre, Merimbula
Telehealth appointments provide a convenient way to speak with a GP by phone or video when your health concern can be safely managed without an in-person examination.
These appointments may be suitable for general health concerns, follow-up care, repeat prescriptions, referrals, medication reviews and selected ongoing health needs.
Note: These telehealth appointments are privately billed and do not attract a Medicare rebate. The full consultation fee is payable by the patient.
Telehealth GP Appointment
Phone or video GP appointments where suitablePhone or video GP consultations where clinically appropriate.
General GP care, follow-ups, repeat prescriptions, referrals and selected ongoing health concerns.
Please check the online booking system for current telehealth appointment availability.
Private billing only – no Medicare rebate applies to this appointment type.
Smith Street Medical Centre Merimbula
A telehealth appointment allows patients to consult with a GP remotely by phone or video without attending the clinic in person.
Telehealth can be suitable for health concerns that do not require a physical examination or procedure. Depending on your individual circumstances, this may include discussing symptoms, reviewing an existing condition, requesting a repeat prescription, discussing referrals, reviewing medications or following up on previous care.
During the consultation, the GP will assess your concern and discuss appropriate next steps. If your condition requires a physical examination, diagnostic testing, vaccination, procedure or other face-to-face assessment, the GP may recommend that you attend an in-person appointment.
This appointment type does not attract a Medicare rebate. Patients are responsible for the full private consultation fee.
Telehealth is not appropriate for medical emergencies. For urgent or life-threatening medical concerns, call 000 or attend the nearest emergency department.
Discuss suitable everyday health concerns, symptoms and general medical questions with a GP.
Review symptoms, treatment progress, previous consultations or ongoing health concerns where a physical examination is not required.
Discuss repeat prescriptions and ongoing medications where clinically appropriate.
Discuss whether a referral to a specialist, allied health professional or another healthcare service may be appropriate.
Review current medications, treatment response and medication-related questions with a GP.
Discuss selected ongoing health conditions and follow-up care that can be appropriately managed through telehealth.
Discuss previously arranged test results and recommended next steps where appropriate.
Speak with a GP about health concerns, preventive care and appropriate next steps.
Discuss suitable health concerns with a GP by phone or video.
Request and discuss repeat prescriptions where clinically appropriate.
Discuss repeat prescriptions where clinically suitable.
Discuss specialist or allied health referrals where clinically appropriate.
Review existing medications, side effects or ongoing treatment.
Discuss suitable pathology, imaging or other investigation results.
Follow up on selected long-term health concerns that do not require a physical examination.
Review test results, treatment progress or ongoing health plans.
Safety note: For urgent or emergency medical attention, patients should call 000.
Select Telehealth Appointment – No Medicare Rebate through the online booking system and choose an available appointment time.
Keep your phone nearby and have relevant information available, including current medications, recent test results, referral information or details about your symptoms.
The GP will discuss your health concern, ask relevant questions and provide advice based on the information available during the telehealth consultation.
Depending on your needs, the GP may recommend treatment, medication, a referral, further testing, follow-up care or an in-person consultation.
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Availability
Please check online booking for current availability.
Clinics
77 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula NSW 2548
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Smith Street Medical Centre Merimbula is a private billing clinic. Fees vary depending on the appointment type, consultation length, procedure, test or follow-up required. Medicare rebates may be available for eligible services, and an out-of-pocket fee may apply. Please view the current fee schedule or contact reception before booking if you have questions about costs.
Helpful information about booking, availability and what to expect.
No. This appointment type does not attract a Medicare rebate. The full private consultation fee is payable by the patient.
Telehealth may be suitable for general GP concerns, follow-up appointments, repeat prescriptions, referrals, medication reviews, results discussions and selected ongoing health concerns.
No. Some conditions require a physical examination, procedure, vaccination, diagnostic testing or face-to-face assessment. Your GP may recommend an in-person appointment if required.
Telehealth consultations may be provided by phone or video depending on the appointment arrangement and clinical requirements.
Repeat prescriptions may be discussed during a telehealth appointment where clinically appropriate. Issuing a prescription remains at the discretion of the consulting GP.
The GP may recommend that you book an in-person consultation so your condition can be properly examined and assessed.
Book a private telehealth consultation through Smith Street Medical Centre Merimbula for suitable general GP concerns, follow-up care, prescriptions, referrals and ongoing health needs.
Please remember: No Medicare rebate applies to this appointment type.
