Accessing the Health Care System
If you have recently moved to Prince Edward Island, you can register on-line for a PEI Health Card using the form below or print, complete and submit the PEI Health Card Application Form to Health PEI.
You must reside in this province for at least six...
The Department of Health and Wellness is responsible for inspecting and licensing of Community Care Facilities and Private Nursing Homes in the province pursuant to the Community Care Facilities and Nursing Homes Act.
What are the care facility options...
During her 32-year career in emergency room nursing, Donna Gallant says she has seen plenty of people come in with painful symptoms of advanced cancer that could have been detected much earlier.
It was that memory that finally convinced her to use a FIT...
Partnering with patients and families is important to the overall well-being and recovery of a patient. Patients and families are encouraged to become partners in care with all health care providers.
When can I visit a patient?
Family/partners in care...
Privately owned community care facilities across the province provide support for daily living to residents who cannot live independently. Supportive services include meals, laundry and housekeeping; as well as assistance with grooming, hygiene and...
Information for Patients, Clients and Residents
Deciding whether medical assistance in dying is right for you is a very personal choice. Everyone is different, and has different wishes. Regardless, it is normal to ask questions about medical assistance...
The health service system is complex and difficult to understand, particularly for those who are suffering, in pain and are vulnerable. The patient navigator service supports individuals and caregivers, helping to connect them with the right health care...
As a patient,* we encourage you to be a partner in your health care. As a member of that team, it is important that you understand your rights and responsibilities. Your rights explain how you should expect to be treated, and your responsibilities...
As a patient or family member, it is important that you understand the health care and treatment you receive. Remember to ask questions, listen to the answers, and talk about any concerns you may have. By being involved in your care, health care...
You must have a valid PEI Health Card to receive publicly funded health care services in Prince Edward Island. If you do not have a PEI Health Card you will be billed for hospital and physician services.
Your health card contains an 8-digit number...
Health PEI is committed to your privacy and the protection of your personal health information. Health PEI will only collect, use and disclose your personal health information, as permitted by law, for the purposes of your care or to plan and manage...
A Private Nursing Home is a privately owned nursing care facility that operates under a license issued by the Community Care Facilities and Nursing Homes Board. The board’s authority is as defined in the Community Care Facilities and Nursing Homes Act ...
Providing safe, quality health care is important to Health PEI. As a patient, client, resident or loved one, you have the right to give feedback about care received and know you will be treated fairly. Your feedback provides us an opportunity to work...
Some transgender health services may be accessed through your family physician. Speak with your health care provider for help with your transition.
What does it mean to be transgender?
A transgender person is someone who may act, feel or view their...
Reducing wait times and improving timely access to health services is important to Health PEI. As a patient, client or resident in the health care system, you may have to wait to see a primary care provider or a specialist; to have a test or surgery or...
Western Hospital has made their emergency department wait times available online, helping residents of West Prince to make informed decisions about where best to access emergency care for themselves and their families.
During the 2015/16 fiscal year,...