11 Feb 2025University life is an exciting time for students, full of new experiences, independence, and opportunities. But living away from home in halls of residence or flats comes with a new set of challenges—particularly when it comes to health.
As a parent, it’s natural to worry about your child’s wellbeing—especially if they’re no longer under your roof or within range of your usual family doctor. Will they have access to quality healthcare when they need it? Will they be able to get help for unexpected illnesses or injuries?
Thankfully, the answer is yes! Emergency Consult has revolutionised the way students can access healthcare, offering peace of mind for both students and parents, because it’s available 24-hours whenever students’ need medical advice quickly—and no appointment is required.
Here’s why Emergency Consult is an invaluable tool for university students:
Immediate access to medical care
Living on or near a university campus often means that students don’t have a GP or familiar healthcare professional nearby. This can be especially stressful when they fall ill or experience an injury. Whether it’s a cold, a rash, or an unexpected accident, it can be hard to know where to turn.
With Emergency Consult, students can have video consultation anytime with a senior emergency doctor. This rapid online access to a doctor helps alleviate the stress of trying to find an open clinic or dealing with long waiting times. Whether it's 2pm or 2am, your student can receive medical guidance quickly from the comfort of their lodgings.
Pre-paid and available on-demand
In some cases, students may feel reluctant to visit a healthcare provider due to cost concerns or a lack of knowledge about available services. But in this model of care, the student doesn’t have to encounter lengthy wait times or bear the burden of travel or cost. Parents are encouraged to create an account at emergencyconsult.co.nz then add all family members. You can pre-pay for consults that your young adult can then access as needed - and you’ll sleep easier knowing their health is well taken care of!
Convenience and flexibility
For many students, balancing academics, social life, and maybe even part-time jobs leaves little time to visit a doctor during traditional office hours. Add to that the possible inconvenience of traveling across town or finding transport, and getting timely care becomes even more difficult.
But our telehealth service provides the flexibility to get healthcare from anywhere—whether it’s in their room, a library, or a quiet corner of campus. No need to take time off from studies or worry about fitting in a doctor’s visit during a busy week. The ability to access medical care online on-demand is a huge convenience for students with packed schedules.
Reduced anxiety for parents
As a parent, it’s only natural to feel anxious about your child’s health when they’re living away from home. Knowing that they have access to rapid healthcare can help ease some of that anxiety. If you have set up an Emergency Consult account, and pre-paid in advance, you have enabled them to access our doctors whenever they need. Whether it’s a sudden fever, a sports injury, or any other health concern, they’ll receive prompt guidance, prescriptions, referrals and treatment advice.
No appointment, no wait
One of the biggest advantages of Emergency Consult is that there’s no need to book. Students who are feeling unwell can simply log on to the Emergency Consult platform at any time and they’ll be video chatting with an experienced emergency doctor within minutes.
For parents, knowing that your child has easy access to quality healthcare is a huge relief. For students, having a reliable, fast way to get medical advice when needed is an invaluable resource.