How to see a doctor in Canada during the holidays?
Doctors during the holiday season The holiday season is causing a slowdown in the Canadian health care system. This slowdown is felt from December 20 and continues until January 10. It peaks between December 25 and January 3. Here are some tips for getting medical help during this time:
Use emergency for emergencies
If you are in a situation where your life is in danger, you must go to the nearest emergency room. If you are in doubt as to the seriousness of the situation, you can call 811. You will be quickly put in contact with a nurse who will guide you and help you determine the urgency of the situation.
However, expect long wait times and costs over $ 1,000.
In Montreal, see a doctor between 24 and 48 hours
If you are in Montreal, ACS has partnered with the Doctr application to get you an appointment within 48 working hours. Click here to learn more.
Consult a pharmacist
The pharmacist is the most easily accessible healthcare professional in Canada. Go to a pharmacy and a pharmacist will suggest solutions to calm your symptoms.
If possible, prefer small stores because their pharmacists are often more available than at large stores.
See a doctor online
There are services like Maple to see a doctor through your smartphone. The wait times are minutes, the cost is under $ 80, and you will be speaking to a doctor via video conference.
You will need to take a questionnaire to assess whether your symptoms can be treated with an online consultation.
Find a clinic on Thursdays or Fridays
According to statistics collected by our partner Doctr, Thursdays and Fridays are the least busy clinic days in Canada. Try to contact clinics during these days and ask to be put on the callback list if an appointment is canceled by another patient.
You will find several walk-in clinics close to you on the Doctr app.
Prevention is better than cure
Here are some tips to avoid getting sick during this time:
Wear winter shoes to avoid falls.
Wash your hands often.
Check that there is no source of mold in your apartment (especially if you are on the ground floor or in a semi-basement in Montreal).
Maintain a rich social activity during the holiday season and throughout winter. Don't isolate yourself.
Get 7-8 hours of sleep per night and maintain regular physical activity.
Drink alcohol in moderation.
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