Residents

Family Doctors, Health Centres and Patient Medical Homes

In Prince Edward Island, if you need a new family doctor or nurse practitioner, you can join the Patient Registry waiting list. This is available to permanent residents with a valid PEI Health Card who do not have a primary care provider, have moved within the province, or are expecting a baby.

How to Join the Patient Registry:

  • Complete the Patient Registry Online Application Form
  • Call 1-855-563-2101 (toll-free) or
  • Visit an Access PEI location for in-person assistance

You will need:

  • Your PEI Health Card number to register
  • PEI Health Card numbers for all household members if registering a family

After joining the Patient Registry

  • You will receive an email from Health PEI within up to 3 weeks inviting you to join the Virtual Care Program.

You can also access non-urgent care at walk-in clinics or call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered nurse, available 24/7. 

There are different ways to access health care in PEI, including virtual care, phone services, and in-person options for primary care, mental health, and pharmacy services.

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8-1-1: speak to a registered nurse If you are unsure what to do about a health issue or if you need health information, call 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Dial 7-1-1 (TTY), if you are hearing impaired.

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