Lucy Hall, Author at Ormiston Medical

After hours care | Online doctor consultation & prescriptions nz

Try our new virtual doctor service for After Hours care

By Lucy Hall
August 12, 2022 6:05 pm

Ever needed an online doctor consultation with a qualified NZ GP after usual surgery hours? We’ve all needed after hours care at some point. So, the Ormiston Medical team have partnered with virtual doctor service, Practice Plus, to meet this need. Lucy Hall details why we think this is the best online doctor option for our patients.

Making healthcare more accessible with our after-hours online doctor service partner

You’ll undoubtedly recall a time when you needed help from a doctor after hours. Talking to a qualified NZ online doctor would have been very convenient. Maybe you need to get an online prescription emailed to a pharmacy (anywhere in NZ) or have a simple consultation to set your mind at rest. But until recently, seeing a doctor after hours meant a trip to A&E. Enter Practice Plus. The new virtual doctor’s service is designed to help kiwis access healthcare options for primary care.

Undeniably, there are situations when your whānau needs to talk to a Doctor in person rather than online. However, if you need a quick prescription or timely advice on treating sickness or injury, Practice Plus NZ gives you a very accessible option. Moreover, we understand that seeing a new doctor who isn’t familiar with your medical history can create uncertainty. So it’s good to know that after your online doctor consultation, your notes are passed back to your regular doctor via our NZ health portal, MyIndici.

Get the best after hours online doctor care with Practice Plus (when it suits you!)

As part of our commitment to provide the best healthcare, we’ve chosen an online doctor solution we trust. Practice Plus are a virtual team who can online to talk when our clinic is shut. They are reliable, local New Zealand GPs who pass your patient notes back to your GP for continuity of care after hours.

How to see a qualified NZ doctor online after hours

Fortunately, it’s now straightforward to see a GP online, between 5 pm – 10pm on weekends or 8am – 8 pm on weekends. All you need to do is make an appointment with on Patient Plus app. We’ve created a detailed page describing how Patient Plus works.

3 quick steps to talk to a doctor online

Now, it’s easy to make an online doctor consultation in NZ:

1. Visit Patient Plus on your smartphone or another device with wifi
2. Register (or login) to the portal and request an appointment by selecting a time or joining the queue.
3. Pre-pay for your consultation fee with a credit or debit card. Next, a link for your online doctor consultation link will arrive in your email.

Your virtual appointment link should arrive 15 minutes before the appointment. Afterwards, the Practice Plus doctor will also email any online prescription through to fill at any NZ pharmacy. Also, the GP will transfer your notes to the regular 患者平台. Sharing the consult notes allows your regular GP to stay up-to-date with new conditions or medications. Of course, we’ll be sure the transfer of notes meets our high privacy standards.

Easy!

When should I see a doctor in person for Urgent Care?

There are times you will need to go to Urgent Care in person. So naturally, if a Practice Plus doctor thought you needed medical attention in person, they would advise you. Nearby on Botany Road, you’ll find the fantastic team at East Care Urgent Care. They’re open every day, 7 am – 11 pm. Visit their A&E for severe wounds, burns, fractures or allergic reactions. Furthermore, East Care’s one-stop-shop offers onsite services like x-ray and emergency dental.

As always, for severe injury or illness, don’t hesitate to:

phone Emergency services on 111
phone Healthline for advice on 0800 611 116
see Middlemore Hospital for severe injuries like broken bones or deep wounds.

Find out more about Patient Plus today.

Hopefully, you’ll find answers to your other questions on the After Hours care page and in our FAQs. Contact our reception team if you have further questions about registering. We think you will find it easy to talk to a doctor online with the Practice Plus app. Endorsing the new partnership, our Group Clinical Director, Dr Daniel Calder, says: “Partnering with Practice Plus will further safeguard the health of our community by enabling them to access care when they need it. It’s an amazing initiative, supported by East Health Trust to create great access to primary care.” We are confident you will find this helpful service!

Try our After Hours Service today!