Virtual Care

Telemedicine Consultations

Quality family healthcare from the comfort of your home. Book a secure video or telephonic consultation with your Swartland Medical doctor.

Video or Telephonic
Your choice of format
Secure & Private
Encrypted consultation
Flexible Hours
Book ahead or same day
Works on Any Device
No app download needed
Step by Step

How Telemedicine Works

1

Book Your Consult

Use our online booking system or call 022 482 2552 to schedule a telemedicine appointment.

2

Confirmation Sent

You'll receive a confirmation with your appointment details and a secure video link via SMS or email.

3

Join the Consult

At your appointment time, click the link on any device. No special app required — works in any modern browser.

4

After Your Consult

Scripts, referral letters, or sick notes are emailed or WhatsApp'd to you. Medication can be couriered or collected.

Suitable for Telemedicine

  • Follow-up consultations for stable chronic conditions
  • Script renewals for compliant, established patients
  • Mental health and wellness follow-up visits
  • Review of investigation results (bloods, ECG, scans)
  • Sick notes for minor, acute self-limiting illness
  • Post-operative check-ins with your Swartland doctor
  • Second opinions and medication queries
  • Anxiety, depression, and stress management follow-up
  • Travel medicine advice and script
  • Contraceptive counselling and pill renewals

NOT Suitable — Seek In-Person / Emergency Care

  • Chest pain, shortness of breath, or suspected heart attack
  • Head injury or neurological symptoms (stroke, fitting)
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Major trauma, deep wounds, or fractures
  • Altered consciousness or mental status changes
  • Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
  • Paediatric emergencies or very sick infants
  • Initial assessment of a new, undiagnosed condition

Medical Emergency?

Call 10177 (Ambulance) or dial the general emergency number: 112

Technical Requirements

You don't need any special software. Our video consultations run directly in your browser.

Desktop / Laptop

Any modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge)

Smartphone or Tablet

iOS or Android — Chrome or Safari browser

Internet Connection

Stable 4G or Wi-Fi connection recommended

Book a Telemedicine Consultation

Complete the form below and our reception team will confirm your booking.

A consultation fee applies. This is billable to your medical aid or as a cash payment. You will receive a link to your secure video room via SMS and email before your appointment.
Swartland Medical Centre | Family Physicians & Dispensing Practice | Malmesbury