Virtual GP Consults

There are online providers who offer virtual GP consults. Online providers are an alternative way to access health advice and prescriptions from a GP without visiting the clinic. There are some limitations to these appointments as they can not complete all tests that can be completed at an in-person appointment, if they are unable to assist they will direct the patient to visit their GP in practice.

These services may be a useful alternative for your patients during days/weeks your practice is heavily booked or short-staffed. 

A range of online providers are listed below.

CareHQ

CareHQ can be accessed online or via their app. The consultation is via a video call. 

You will need a PC, Laptop, tablet or smartphone that has a camera.

Casual patient fees: 

Consultation fee - $69.95  

Hours: 

7am - 7pm, 7 days a week. 

House Call

HouseCall is an online GP service where you can book an online consult with a GP.

Consults are via online video, you need a smartphone, tablet, or laptop with a good wifi connection. 

Casual patient fees:

Consultation fee - $69

Hours: 

Hours vary, check appointment availability online.  

MedOnline NZ

MedOnline NZ is an online GP service, the consult is via video call. 

You will need a PC, Laptop, tablet or smart phone that has a camera.

Casual patient fees: 

Consultation fee - $49.95 

Hours: 

Hours vary, check availability online.  

Online Doctor NZ

Online Doctors NZ is an online service that offers same-day GP appointments from your computer, tablet, or mobile. 

The consultation is via video call. 

Casual patient fees: 

Consultation fee - $64.95

Hours: 

9am - 4.45pm, Monday - Friday

Tend

Tend is an app-based service where you can book an appointment to see a GP online. The consultation is via video call. 

You will need a PC, Laptop, tablet or smartphone that has a camera.

Casual patient fees: 

General medicine consult - $65

Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Weekends: 9:00am - 9:00pm

Well Revolution

Well Revolution is an app-based service to chat with a doctor. 

No appointment is needed, chat with a doctor via the app. 

Casual patient fees: 

Normal hours (8am-6pm, Mon-Sun) - $49

After-hours (All other hours incl public holidays) - $79

Remedi 

Remedi is a locum service supporting General Practices dealing with unplanned absences in their clinical and administration teams.

Unlike traditional locum services, Remedi has locums and admin support available on a same-day basis. 

Cost:

$99+GST as a one-off Registration fee 

Practice Plus

Practice Plus is a same day, after hours service.

The consultation is through video or phone technology

Cost:

Age 13 and under - $55

Age 14 and over - $65

CSC Card holders - $19.50

International patients - $95

On booking virtual appointments, you will be asked to enter your credit or debit card details, however your card will not be charged until your appointment is completed. 

Practice Plus is available weekdays 5pm-10pm and weekends/public holidays 8am-8pm