Choose the type of referral
STEP 1New referral to a specialist you haven’t met before
Repeat referral to a specialist for follow-up
“Change of specialist” referral to change your choice of specialist from an existing referral
Answer a few questions
STEP 2Complete some questions before your consultation, then have a telehealth consultation with a doctor, who will ask some further questions about your health and will confirm the reason for the upcoming specialist appointment.
Make your payment
STEP 3Only $24.99
Download your referral
STEP 4If the doctor approves the referral (based on the consultation), you can download the letter from your Qoctor account.
How Qoctor works – request a specialist referral letter
If this is your first time to use an online doctor, here’s how to request a specialist referral letter from Qoctor:
(1) Go to the referrals page and choose the type of referral letter you’d like to request
- a repeat specialist referral letter – if returning to see a specialist you’ve seen in the past
- a “change of specialist” letter – if you already have a referral letter to see a specialist but wish to have it changed to a different specialist within the same specialty (for example, due to a shorter waiting time)
- a new specialist referral letter – available to request for a limited range of issues including referral to a dermatologist for acne management and to a sleep specialist for investigation of possible sleep apnoea.
(2) complete a form which gives the online doctor key information about your health. You will also be asked for the details of your usual GP, so your specialist can keep them in the loop.
(3) have a telehealth consult with one of our doctors (this can usually take place shortly after your booking). This will allow them to ensure the referral is appropriate. If approved, the referral letter can be downloaded from your Qoctor account. The letter will be in PDF format, so you can print it, or email it to your specialist.
Please note, all advice, treatment or documentation is issued subject to your consultation, and is at the doctor’s discretion.
