Respiratory symptoms are symptoms that make it difficult to breathe. GP respiratory clinics are for anyone who is experiencing respiratory symptoms and needs to see a GP face to face or over telehealth. Even if you have COVID-19 and can’t see your regular GP, you can book an appointment at a GP respiratory clinic.

Service details

At 8pm on Friday 27 October, our GP Respiratory Clinic will close. From that date, if you experience any respiratory symptoms, you should: 

cohealth’s GP Respiratory Clinic can help you if:

  • you are experiencing a mild to moderate respiratory issue like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, the flu, shortness of breath or an ear infection.
  • you are experiencing mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms like a fever, sore throat, blocked nose, coughing, a headache or diarrhea and vomiting
  • you have symptoms of COVID-19 and need to see a GP to get a referral for a COVID-19 PCR test or a Respiratory Viral Panel (RVP) test.  
  • you have been referred by your GP for a COVID-19 PCR test or a Respiratory Viral Panel (RVP) test.  
  • you are COVID-19 positive or have COVID-19 symptoms and you cannot see your regular GP in person. You don’t need to wait for a negative test result before you come to the clinic.

Our GP Clinic does not offer:

  • general medical check-ups
  • treatment for chronic pain, diabetes, or hypertension
  • support for mental health issues
  • prescription renewals
  • referrals to other specialists
  • vaccination and immunisations
  • COVID-19 PCR testing for people who have do not have symptoms or a GP referral
  • COVID-19 testing for people who need a negative test for travel purposes
  • long COVID assessment and management.

For any of the above, go to our doctors page.

 

Fees & eligibility

GP respiratory clinics are for adults or children of any age who are experiencing respiratory symptoms and need to see a GP face-to-face or over telehealth.

Even if you have COVID-19 and can’t see your regular GP, you can book an appointment at a GP respiratory clinic. Please call the clinic first.

Contact our clinic on 9688 9588 or book online.

For COVID-19 PCR and RVP testing, there is no cost if you are symptomatic and have a referral from a GP. You can get a referral by booking in to see a GP at the GPRC.  

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