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VirtualCareNS Appointments Available on Sunday
Family doctors and nurse practitioners will be providing a limited number of online appointments between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 for people on the Need a Family Practice Registry.
People who have a VirtualCareNS account can log in and request an appointment with a primary care provider for their health care needs. Common reasons for a virtual appointment include:
- Asthma (mild to moderate)
- Back, joint, or muscle aches and pains
- Cold and flu
- Ear aches and sore throat
- Eye irritation and infections
- Injuries: cuts, bruises, sprains, minor wounds
- Mental health
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Prescription renewals (controlled substances are not prescribed)
- Referrals to health care providers or services (e.g. blood test)
- Sexual health
- Skin irritations: rashes, hives, bites/stings, and minor allergic reactions
- Urinary problems
If your health concern can’t be resolved virtually or if the primary care provider determines you need to be seen face-to-face, they will refer you to an in-person option for care.
Please note: At times, the wait to see a provider online may take up to three hours. If you receive a message that VirtualCareNS is “at capacity,” please try again later.
There are other temporary options to access primary care this weekend:
- Mobile primary care clinics in Digby and Weymouth on Dec. 10, 11, 12
- Primary care pop-up clinic at Dartmouth General Hospital, Sunday Dec. 11
To use VirtualCareNS you must live in Nova Scotia, be without a primary care provider and be on the Need a Family Practice Registry.
To learn more about VirtualCareNS and how to sign up, visit https://virtualcarens.ca.
