FAQ’s

Any questions about Beet Online?

General Questions

  • Beet Online is a modern telemedicine service based in Ireland. We offer fast, secure video consultations with Irish-registered doctors from the comfort of your home. No waiting rooms, no hassle.

  • All our doctors are fully licensed and registered with the Irish Medical Council. They have experience in general practice, telehealth and urgent care.

  • We can help with a wide range of everyday health concerns, including, but not limited to:

    Upper and lower respiratory tract infections
    UTIs, STIs, thrush
    Skin issues (acne, rashes, eczema)
    Mental health (anxiety, low mood, stress)
    Travel advice
    Medication Scripts
    Sick notes & medical certs
    Men’s and women’s health issues

    Note: We do not treat emergencies. Always call 112 or go to A&E in a crisis.

Booking & Using the Service

  • Simply go to beetonline.ie and click on “Book an Appointment”. Answer the questionnaire and pick a time that suits you.

  • Just a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a stable internet connection and a camera. No app needed, it all works through your browser.

  • Yes, as long as you're in Ireland during your consultation.

Medical Certs & Scripts

  • Yes - If medically appropriate. Pharmacy orders are sent electronically to your chosen pharmacy throught HSE approved channels. eg. Healthmail

  • Yes, our doctors can provide medical certs if clinically appropriate.

Payment & Costs

  • A basic consultation is €39. We do offer other services at different prices. Refer to our website for more details.

  • Unfortunately, not at this time. Beet Online Healthcare is a private service.

  • Secure payment is made online using a credit/debit card or Apple Pay/Google Pay & Klarna for flexible payment options or instalments. We use Stripe as our official payment gateway.

Privacy & Security

  • Yes, we follow strict GDPR and HSE standards. All data is encrypted and stored securely on UK or EU Servers.

  • No, all consultations are fully confidential. We only share information if you ask us to (e.g. sending a cert to your HR or GP).

  • Yes, just between you and the doctor. No recordings, no third parties.

  • After the consultation, we will send your documentation to your chosen pharmacy, usually within an hour.

  • We can provide a referral letter to a specialist or for diagnostic tests, if appropriate.

After Your Appointment

  • Yes, we treat children over the age of 5, however any patient under the age of 16 must have a parent or legal guardian present for the entire consultation.

  • You can reschedule for free up to 2 hours before if there are any appointments available. Missed appointments are charged in full.

  • For now, you must be physically in Ireland during your consultation (this is a legal requirement).

  • Appointments cannot be made more than 48 hours in advance.

Other Common Questions

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