Accessing specialist medical care traditionally required multiple steps and appointments, often creating delays in treatment and adding stress for patients. The emergence of telehealth has revolutionized this process, allowing patients to obtain specialist referrals without leaving their homes. This article examines how online doctor consultations streamline the referral process, the types of specialist referrals available through telehealth, and what patients need to know about this convenient healthcare option. Streamlined referral process through telehealth Telehealth platforms have simplified the specialist referral pathway considerably. The traditional referral process typically involves the following: Booking a GP appointment, often with waiting periods Travelling to...