ConnectMed

ConnectMed

  • ConnectMed enables you to book your appointments online and access your health information via its patient portal.
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ConnectMed Description

Features

ConnectMed is a website that you can access through your mobile device. It allows you to:

  • View long term conditions and regular medications, allergies, immunisations, laboratory test results.
  • Request prescriptions.
  • Book appointments online.
  • View clinical notes.
  • View recalls.

Note: Not all features are automatically enabled. Each GP practice chooses what feature to enable.

Security and privacy

Read more about safety and security when using apps.

Brochures:
Tips to improve your privacy and security [PNG, 200 KB] Health Navigator Charitable Trust, NZ
Staying safe online(external link) Netsafe, NZ

Cost

Free

Note: Your healthcare provider may charge you for various services accessed through the app, such as reordering prescriptions and advice.

How to access the course

ConnectMed enables you to book your appointments online. You will receive immediate confirmation that the appointment has been booked as well as an email notification. In addition, ConnectMed allows you to access to some features via its patient portal, such as viewing laboratory test results, requesting prescriptions and viewing recalls.

Not all GPs across New Zealand have ConnectMed. Check with your GP whether they do. You can join ConnectMed via their website. For a detailed review, see reviews below.

User review

2 star review



Reviewer
: Anonymous, Wellington, NZ
Date of review: June 2021
Comments: Quick to set up but couldn’t work it to make an appointment.


User review

1 star review



Reviewer
: Anonymous, Wellington, NZ
Date of review: May 2021
Comments: Not able to log in even after resetting my passwords 3 times. Very annoying and finally gave up. 


Clinical review


Reviewer
: Jeremy Steinberg, GP, FRNZCGP
Date of review: March 2018
Comments:
Pros: Responsive to feature requests and has been continually adding new features, and has many new features planned for the future. Can do video consultations for practices that enable this. Good security with 2-factor authentication. Log health goals which links to blood tests and measurements.

Cons: No app but is mobile responsive with a modern design. No current ability to graph blood results. Currently doesn't link to measurements such as blood pressure and weight but this can be added manually.    


User review

1 star review



Reviewer
: Anonymous, NZ
Date of review: October 2018
Comments: This app was promoted by my GP. Its security provisions and security policy is focused on protecting ConnectMed instead of patients, and it puts ridiculous limitations on ConnectMed's liability for failures or improper access.

Patient portals(external link) Ministry of Health, NZ

Disclaimer: The NZ Health App Library is a free consumer service to help you decide whether a health app would be suitable for you. Our review process is independent. We have no relationship with the app developers or companies and no responsibility for the service they provide. This means that if you have an issue with one of the apps we have reviewed, you will need to contact the app developer or company directly.

Credits: Healthify editorial team. Healthify is brought to you by Health Navigator Charitable Trust.