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A family doctor and a nurse practitioner can provide: diagnosis and treatment for common illnesses and injuries. referrals to health care specialists who can help with a specific condition. support in managing a chronic condition (such as diabetes or high blood pressure) prescriptions for medication.
What health services can an NP provide? In Ontario, NPs are authorized under legislation and regulations to independently: Complete a comprehensive health history and assessment; Formulate and communicate a diagnosis, taking a differential diagnosis into consideration; Prescribe all medications including controlled drugs and substances;
- NPs can work on their own and do not need to be supervised by a physician to practice. NPs have an autonomous scope of practice, but typically work...
- In Ontario, NPs are authorized under legislation and regulations to independently: Complete a comprehensive health history and assessment;Formulate...
- Thank you for your interest in finding an NP as a primary health care provider! The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care currently funds several d...
- NPs are not paid in the same way as most physicians. NPs do not bill OHIP for the services they provide.The vast majority of NPs in Ontario are pai...
- The majority of NPs in Ontario are salaried. According to CNO, NPs are permitted to collect payments or charge fees for the completion of forms and...
- NPs are assigned an OHIP registration numbers for the purposes of referring a patient to a specialist, and ordering laboratory tests and certain di...
- Yes. Effective May 1, 2015, the definition of a consultation was amended to include a referral from a physician or an NP. In order to ensure contin...
- The government funds the majority of NP positions in Ontario either directly or indirectly. For example, the government currently funds 25 Nurse Pr...
- In 2014 the Liberal Government announced 75 new Attending NP positions in Long-Term Care. NPAO continues to advocate for more funding of NP positio...
- Yes, NPAO posts jobs on its members-only page of the website. To post a job, please click here.
A referral is required for any consultation; however, the referral does not need to be made to a specific physician. The consultation report will identify the consultant. The referring practitioner can then update their records with the consultant’s MSP number.
We offer lab work and specialist referrals depending on your jurisdiction. Primary care providers can issue a specialist referral or lab work at their discretion. Lab work includes blood tests, X-rays, and ultrasounds. Your doctor can create a requisition that you’ll be able to download and take to any lab or medical imaging centre.
- Maple connects you with a national network of Canadian-licensed doctors, nurse practitioners, and healthcare providers online via secure text messa...
- It depends. We have partnerships with many employers and benefits providers for fully covered visits or reduced pricing. Check your coverage to see...
- Maple doctors are hand-selected, qualified doctors and healthcare providers from across Canada. They’re the same providers you’d see in person. Our...
- We accept all major credit cards including AMEX cards, as well as Google and Apple Pay.
- It sure is. Telemedicine is the delivery of healthcare and other health-related services using interactive text, audio, and video technology. This...
- If you schedule an appointment, you may have the option to see a doctor you’ve seen previously. Many of our specialists also offer scheduled appoin...
- Absolutely! Doctors and nurse practitioners on Maple are able to prescribe almost any medication, excluding controlled substances (although some sp...
- Definitely. Our doctors and nurse practitioners are happy to write you a digital sick note for work or school if necessary.
- While we’re unable to make referrals at this time, we do offer lab work, including blood tests, X-rays, and ultrasounds. Your doctor can create a r...
- We offer safe and quick access to Canadian-licensed doctors on-demand or by appointment. Use Maple for any health concerns you’d take to a walk-in...
When registering for NB Health Link you may be matched with a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Both types of providers can assess your medical concerns and needs and help find a solution.
Why you need a doctor or nurse practitioner To get any health service in Canada, you and your family must first have a doctor or nurse practitioner who will refer you to other parts of the health system.
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Referrals. You do not need a referral to use this service, however, you must be registered with the Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic to make an appointment. For more information on how to register, contact: Health Care Connect at 1-800-445-1822. the Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic directly.
