GP Urgent Care Perth

It’s sometimes difficult to know how long you can afford to wait to see a doctor. Some medical problems cannot wait for a GP appointment the next day. But many of these don’t require a visit to the Emergency Department. If you need to see a doctor in the next few hours, have you considered a review from an urgent care GP? GP urgent care is a medical service that looks after non-life threatening medical problems that cannot wait to be reviewed by the GP the next day. Common examples are musculoskeletal injuries, abrasions or minor lacerations and illnesses of the eye, ear, nose and throat.

Not all urgencies are emergencies

When to use urgent care doctors?

Urgent care doctors care for patients with acute medical conditions which can’t wait to see the GP the next day. They do not provide emergency medical treatment or look after chronic health conditions. Examples of acute medical conditions that an urgent care GP can treat include:

Common urgent conditions

When to go to emergency?

If you think your condition requires emergency treatment you should attend your local Emergency Department or call an ambulance. Examples of emergency medical problems include:

• Chest pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Strokes
• Severe head injuries
• Snake bites
• Severe bleeding

What to expect from urgent care

How it works

After booking with our service, your doctor will call you to discuss your condition. After assessing your medical problem, your doctor will advise whether your are safe to wait for a home visit, or instead need to attend the Emergency Department for higher levels of care. You don’t need to worry about working this out for yourself. You will be informed of the time your doctor expects to arrive at your house, and will be notified about any unexpected delays. Your urgent care doctor carries a range of starter medications so you don’t need to worry about visiting the pharmacy, and they will provide a summary of their medical assessment to your regular GP after the visit.

The Night Doctor urgent care service provides an alternative to attending urgent care clinics and is especially helpful for those who struggle to attend clinics due to illness or mobility concerns or those in disability care or nursing homes. Our service operates throughout most of the Perth Metropolitan region and continues operating when local urgent care clinics close for business.