Finding a family doctor (and what to do meanwhile)
Family doctors can be hard to get — how to join a waitlist, and use walk-in clinics, telehealth and pharmacists in the meantime.
Family doctors can be hard to get — how to join a waitlist, and use walk-in clinics, telehealth and pharmacists in the meantime.
Key points to understand
Provincial 'find a doctor' registries and waitlists
Provincial 'find a doctor' registries and waitlists. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Walk-in clinics, virtual care, and 811 telehealth lines
Walk-in clinics, virtual care, and 811 telehealth lines. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
What pharmacists can now prescribe in some provinces
What pharmacists can now prescribe in some provinces. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Practical tips
- Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
- Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
- Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.
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