Yes — you can often see a doctor online right now. Quick guidance for Australia:

1. Emergency or danger now

   • If you’re in immediate danger, having a medical emergency (chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, signs of stroke, collapse), call emergency services: 000.

2. Urgent but not emergency

   • If it’s urgent but not life‑threatening, call Healthdirect Australia for free advice and direction: 1800 022 222 (available 24/7). They can tell you whether you need emergency care, an after‑hours GP, or a telehealth consult.

3. Routine or non‑urgent care (most common)

   • Use a telehealth appointment with a GP or specialist. Options:
     • Book with your regular GP — many clinics offer phone or video consultations the same day.
     • Use national telehealth services and apps (private telehealth platforms and some bulk‑billing services) that provide on‑demand or same‑day video/phone GP consults.
     • Visit your state/territory health website or clinic pages — many list after‑hours and telehealth providers.

4. What you’ll need for an online consult

   • A quiet, well‑lit place and a charged phone/tablet/computer with camera + good internet.
   • Medicare card (if you want a Medicare rebate), ID, and a list of current medications/allergies.
   • Any photos of the problem (rashes, wounds) and recent measurements (temperature, blood pressure) if available.
   • A payment method if the provider charges a fee.

5. Medicare and bulk‑billing

   • Many GPs bulk‑bill telehealth for certain patients; check with the clinic when you book.

6. How to start right now

   • Call your regular GP clinic and ask for a same‑day telehealth appointment.
   • If you don’t have a GP or want faster access, search for “telehealth GP same day” or use well‑known telehealth apps/websites to get an immediate slot.
   • If you want, tell me your suburb or postcode and I can list telehealth providers and after‑hours options near you (or I can search for a same‑day telehealth service now).

If you’re unsure whether this is an emergency, call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 or go to your nearest emergency department.