Question: Is it still possible to access medical appointments and medications through my doctor

Answer passage (source: Australia):
page_title: Providing health care face to face during COVID-19
section_headers: Information for patients
section_content: For more information for patients on accessing health care and medicines, see:

getting medicines
accessing health services
electronic prescribing
consumer fact sheet on telehealth services at MBS Online
Home Medicines Service – information for consumers (for vulnerable people)

More resources for the general public are available at our coronavirus
(COVID-19) resources collection.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Doesn't say whether you can set up medical appointments but links to information about doing so.
This answer, while related to the question, gives links and resources for accessing medical appointments and medications. However, it lacks information outside of links.

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Answer passage (source: Australia):
page_title: Accessing health services during coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions
section_headers: What options are available for accessing services?
section_content: If you are struggling to breathe or seriously unwell, and it is an emergency
call 000 immediately. Tell ambulance staff about recent travel and
any potential contact with someone with COVID-19.
Whether for COVID-19 or another health reason, the way you access health care
during the shutdown depends on your circumstances.
You might see your health care provider:

in person, by going to their facility
in person, at your home
remotely, via telehealth

You should keep your regular health care appointments, including home care,
and medical or pathology appointments for chronic conditions. You might be able to arrange a telehealth
appointment for some things.
We are opening GP respiratory clinics around the country to assess people with fever, cough, a sore throat,
or shortness of breath.
healthdirect Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptom Checker
Answer questions about your symptoms to see if you need to seek medical help
or get tested. This tool is available online at any time.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Explains the different ways doctors may handle appointments during the pandemic.
This answer relates to emergency situations and not for general medical appointments.

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Answer passage (source: Australia):
page_title: Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for older people
section_headers: Medical appointments and medicines
section_content: You can access bulk-billed appointments with your doctor, nurse or mental
health professional via phone or videoconference. If you would like to arrange
a telehealth appointment,
contact your doctor.
Accessing medicines while staying at home
Your doctor may be able to arrange to have your prescriptions sent to your
pharmacy directly so you
can stay at home. For more information on whether you can access this service
please call your pharmacy and speak to them about the best way to arrange
this.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Gives information on how patients can access appointments with their doctors during the pandemic.
This answer relates to accessing medical appointments and medications, but does not give much information.

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