Australian-first virtual ED triage launches

October 8, 2020

Virtual ED triage now available for patients and GPs

Our new Virtual ED Triage is now available for patients living in Northern Health’s catchment area. The service is also available for local general practitioners (GPs). This Australian-first service will be available every day, including weekends, from 1 pm to 9.30 pm.

If a patient has a non-life threatening emergency, they can connect virtually with our ED staff, who will be able to provide medical advice. Patients will need to have a valid Medicare card and be comfortable speaking in English, as interpreting isn’t currently available for this particular service.

For important information on how to use this service, please have a look at our Emergency Department page.