Change of Specialist Referral

A “change of specialist” referral is a letter from your doctor to a specialist that you have not seen before. It should be accompanied by a recent referral letter to a doctor in the same speciality.

For example if you had initially wanted to see a particular specialist but then find out they have a very long waiting list, you could request a “change of specialist” referral letter to see another specialist with a shorter wait time.

In Australia Medicare card-holders can get a Medicare rebate (money back from the government) when they see a GP. However, you only get a Medicare rebate when seeing a specialist doctor if you have a valid referral letter. 

Request a change of specialist referral letter with Qoctor and you’ll:

…free up time

The last thing anyone wants is to spend precious time sitting in a waiting room, when you could request your updated referral letter in a few minutes from the comfort of your own home.

…save money

A telehealth appointment with Qoctor costs $25.99.

…free up appointments

Most medical centres and General Practitioners are very busy. By requesting your referral letter online you free up appointments for other patients who may be unwell or require urgent medical care.

… keep your GP in the loop

Specialists sometimes have out-dated records for their patient’s regular GP, and this can lead to difficulty in communication. It’s very important that both your GP and your specialist work together as this will have the best outcome for your health. When using an online doctor, it is recommended you nominate your regular GP so that your specialist knows who to communicate and liaise with.

Just click on the link below, answer some questions, and book your telehealth appointment today.