Specialist Consultations and Referrals Contact VEMSA when you need a specialist consultation and referral

Need urgent care from a medical specialist but can’t wait for months? Ask your GP or treating doctor to refer you to VEMSA to access our Australia-wide network of independent specialists, often available for virtual consultation within days.

Fast-tracked medical specialist advice and management, just a call away

Instead of joining the waitlist to see a specialist in-person, ask your doctor to refer you to VEMSA when:

  • They would like you to get a second opinion
  • They are referring you to a specialist as part of escalating your care
  • You require care or a safety net by a specialist in case of deterioration outside regular business hours 
  • You are travelling interstate and require ongoing monitoring for a medical condition

Following assessment by a an experienced emergency medicine specialist, VEMSA can facilitate urgent referral to an appropriate independent medical specialist within our Australia-wide network where clinically indicated. Consultation summaries are shared, with your consent, to support coordinated ongoing care.

Our ServicesVEMSA provides emergency-adjacent virtual care designed to reduce unnecessary emergency department presentations while ensuring patient safety.

Urgent Care Consultations

Virtual consultations with emergency-trained clinicians for urgent, non-life threatening conditions.

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Minor Injuries and Acute Illnesses

Diagnosis and management of asthma attacks, skin infections, lower back pain, suspected deep vein thrombosis, sprains and strains, headaches, and more.

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Paediatric Care

Expert care and reassurance for your little ones, including for conditions such as croup, minor fractures, vomiting, mild allergies, and fever.

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Mental Health Support

Compassionate medical support for anxiety, depression, and other acute mental health conditions.

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Online Prescriptions

Pharmaceutical prescriptions provided by AHPRA-registered, Australian-based doctors where appropriate and clinically indicated.

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Online Medical Certificates

Official medical certificates provided by AHPRA-registered, Australian-based doctors where appropriate and clinically indicated.

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Post-Acute and Ongoing Care

Ongoing virtual review and follow-up with your emergency doctor after the initial acute problem has been managed.

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Specialist Consultations and Referrals

Timely escalation through the healthcare system where required, including specialist referral or coordination of hospital admission.

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Need a specialist consultation and referral?

Start your virtual consultation with a trained clinician now by clicking the link below. You will need a device with a working camera and internet connection, and a valid Australian Medicare card.

Your emergency specialist consultation is entirely bulk billed; referral to another specialist if required to escalate your care may attract an additional fee with Medicare rebate.

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