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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
UTI stands for Urinary Tract Infection (also referred to as a bladder infection or cystitis). UTIs are common, particularly in women. Most UTIs are caused by bacteria that live harmlessly in your gut but cause inflammation if they get into your urinary tract. It often stings as urine passes the inflamed area. It is important [...]
Up to 50% of women will experience 1 or more UTIs in their life. However, UTIs are much less common in men. Any woman who gets recurring or repeated UTIs within a few months of each other (eg, 3 or more in a 12 month period), should be assessed by a doctor as this may [...]
Symptoms of a UTI usually include Burning or stinging when you pass urine (dysuria) Passing urine more frequently (frequency) or urgently (urgency) than normal Cloudy or smelly urine The feeling that the bladder is still full after urinating However, elderly people may not have typical symptoms- and may just present with fatigue, fever, confusion or [...]
Certain symptoms may indicate the presence of a more serious infection, including: Pain in your tummy (abdomen) or low back (loins/flanks) A fever (high temperature) or chills (rigors) Passing larger amounts of urine than normal (polyuria) & excessive thirst (polydipsia) Blood in the urine (haematuria) Headache/vomiting/flu-like symptoms Offensive vaginal discharge Anyone experiencing the above symptoms [...]
