GP ASK
GP ASK is a clinician-to-clinician service supporting general practitioners across Western Australia to access advice from a WA Health hospital specialist to deliver timely, high-quality patient care, for non-urgent conditions.
The service is available to all Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registered doctors currently working in a general practice setting in Western Australia.
GP ASK
There are currently 2 options to receive advice:
- Written advice within 5 business days: a hospital specialist will review your request and prepare a written clinical advice summary, which will be sent to your practice via secure messaging (HealthLink) or eFAX.
- Virtual case discussion (VCD): a VCD is a scheduled discussion of a request between a GP and a hospital specialist, with the option to include the patient (except for general paediatrics). All VCDs are followed up with a written clinical advice summary within 5 business days. VCDs are booked through the GP ASK platform and facilitated securely via healthdirect.
GP ASK is a pilot service funded by the WA Government and the Department of Health. The department is collecting confidential GP and patient feedback via surveys to assist with evaluating the pilot and allow for continued improvement of the service.
Benefits
- fast advice provided by a hospital specialist
- care closer to home for regional patients
- may reduce the need for a referral to hospital
- may avoid patients waiting to be seen in hospital
- advice provided will be added to patient’s medical records, both in the hospital and in the GP setting
- available to all Western Australian residents, no Medicare card necessary.
GP resources
GP ASK specialties and clinical leads
GP ASK is staffed by hospital specialists from WA hospitals, covering:
- respiratory medicine
- cardiology
- general paediatrics.
More information
To learn more, meet participating specialists, or arrange a practice visit or virtual briefing, contact doh.gpask@health.wa.gov.au.
Last reviewed: 12-08-2026