If your family doctor has closed their practice you must join the Provincial Patient Registry to get on a waitlist for a new family doctor or nurse practitioner (unless stated otherwise below). You are also eligible to register with Maple , Health PEI's virtual care provider for...
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...
If you do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner (primary care provider), you may be able to see one online through the PEI Unaffiliated Virtual Care Program. This program provides free access to doctors through an online health care platform called Maple. You will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet to use this service. You are not eligible for this program if you have a family doctor or nurse practitioner. How to sign up | How to use Maple | Get help How to sign up 1. Join the Provincial Patient Registry The Provincial Patient Registry is a wait list to get a regular family doctor...
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The PEI Children with Complex Needs Navigation Program helps children with complex needs and their families find services for their child’s medical and non-medical needs. The navigator cannot provide medical care. However, they may be able to help with medical and non-medical needs through support, education, advocacy, and referrals to programs and services. Does my child qualify for the program? To receive navigation services, children must meet the criteria for Children with Complex Needs: Children with Complex Needs: are under the age of 18; and experience a physical, developmental...
Should I go to a walk-in clinic? Walk-in clinics provide non-urgent care at locations across the province. If you’re sick, call your family doctor or nurse practitioner (primary care provider) first. If you don't have a family doctor, visit a walk-in clinic nearest you or if you...