TELEHEALTH

 
 

What is Telehealth?

Telehealth encompasses Online Physiotherapy consults conducted using the Internet via Video Conferencing platforms such as Zoom.

Research has shown that Telehealth Consults are as effective as traditional ‘Face to Face’ consults in the treatment of chronic conditions such as Osteoarthritis.

Many osteoarthritis programs such as the GLA:D program for hip and knee osteoarthritis can be delivered effectively online using Telehealth. Patients with knee osteoarthritis found telehealth-delivered group-based education and exercise therapy to be highly acceptable, citing its convenience, flexibility, and comparable benefits to in-person care, including reduced pain and improved confidence in physical activity (Ezzat et al, 2022)

Telehealth with Jacqui is an easy process with a few simple steps needed to get started

If you are unsure about a telehealth appointment or just want to check with me you are suitable for telehealth, please contact me via email.

I am able to organise a 15 minute consult at no charge to you prior to your Telehealth appointment to assist with setting up your Telehealth platform or working out if Telehealth is suitable for you.

Organise a suitable time for an appointment.

Prior to your appointment these things will need to be done :

  1. Answer some questions using an online questionnaire. Once you contact me, i will email you the right questionnaire for your problem.

  2. Ensure you are set up for your Telehealth session. Before your Telehealth Session, i will send you a Zoom meeting link in your email, select this link and your Telehealth consult will commence.

  3. Payment (online via medipass) will need to be made at the beginning of the consultation.

Telehealth Costs

Initial Consultation (60 minutes): $100

Review Consults (45 minutes) : $90

Review Consultation ( 30 minutes) : $80

 
 

Private Health Insurance (PHI) Rebates: 

Most private health insurers are covering the cost of telehealth physiotherapy consultations. It is advisable you check with your private health insurer as to whether you are covered. You will need to pay the consult fees upfront and seek reimbursement from them afterwards.

Click here for an up to date list of current PHI providers

​Medicare Rebates: 

​Medicare provides a rebate for Online Consults for patients who have a GP chronic condition management plan (GPCCMP). Your GP must provide a referral to physiotherapy in order to claim the medicare rebate.