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Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
In PEI, there is a waiting list to find a new family doctor or nurse practitioner. This waiting list is called the Patient Registry. You should join the Patient Registry if: You are a permanent resident of PEI with a valid PEI Health Card (temporary health cards are not eligible) and you: do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner and would like to have one; have moved within the province and are looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your new area; or are expecting a baby and do not have a family physician or nurse practitioner Additionally, you should contact the Patient...
Provincial Patient Registry – Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Health PEI asking me to update my information? We want to make sure the information we have is accurate so we can match you or your household with a family doctor or nurse practitioner as efficiently as possible. Even if nothing has changed, confirming your details helps...
Palliative Care and Cancer
What is palliative care? Palliative care is a specialized type of care for people living with a serious illness, such as cancer. The goals of palliative care are to improve a person’s quality of life, manage their illness symptoms, and help them understand their choices for...