Question 1

Alberta

Accepted Answer

https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/Pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=acl2140&lang=en-ca

Provides an overview of virtual care and how it works. Shares examples of when virtual care is a good option and what are some of the risks.

Question 2

Saskatchewan

Accepted Answer

https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/your-health/conditions-diseases-services/healthline-online/acl2140

Provides an overview of virtual care and how it works. Shares examples of when virtual care is a good option and what are some of the risks.

https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/pages/telehealth.aspx

An overview of Telehealth in Saskatchewan including some of the areas of service that commonly use telehealth. Shares examples of the benefits of Telehealth as well as statistics relating to the use of Telehealth in Saskatchewan.

Question 3

Manitoba

Accepted Answer

https://mbtelehealth.ca/about/faqs/

A resource that explains MBTelehealth, some of the reasons to use it as well as what to expect when booking and attending a telehealth appointment.

https://northernhealthregion.com/programs-and-services/mb-telehealth/

An overview of MBTelehealth including confidentiality and what happens on the day of an appointment. A list of Telehealth locations is provided.

https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/covid-19-virtual-care-toolkit.pdf 
A step-by-step checklist of how to prepare for a “Virtual Care Encounter” (appointment online, by phone or email).

Question 4

Ontario

Accepted Answer

Visit Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) (weblink) for more information about virtual care in Ontario.

The OTN eVisit handout (PDF) provides an overview of an eVisit appointment, including what is needed to do an eVisit, how it works, and privacy reassurances.

Question 5

Quebec

Accepted Answer

Visit Quebec Telehealth (weblink) to learn more about this program, including its advantages. 
 
Visit Telehealth Resources for patients and family members. It also provides information on how to participate in a virtual meeting and elements to consider for a virtual appointment.

Question 6

Nova Scotia

Accepted Answer

Visit Virtual Care Nova Scotia (weblink) for more information about the program, including registration and a detailed breakdown of what to expect during a virtual appointment.

Question 7

Other Canadian provinces and territories

Accepted Answer

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