Virtual Doctor

• Virtual ER doctor program floated as possible solution to B.C. physician crisis

  The physician would provide assistance to patients and other medical staff who would be on-site at the 10-bed community hospital.

  Health

  Sep 9, 2024
  
• ‘Really disappointing’: Saskatchewan virtual health-care service discontinued

  The service, Lumeca, was first introduced to Saskatchewan in 2019 but has been discontinued effective December 2021.

  Health

  Jan 12, 2022
  
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• Virtual program brings specialists, ER doctors to remote B.C. communities 24/7

  The Real-Time Virtual Support program, launched in April 2020 puts a pool of 200 specialists and physicians, including ER doctors, at rural communities' fingertips 24 hours a day.

  Health

  Jul 31, 2021
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• Demand surges for virtual health care amid novel coronavirus pandemic

  With Canada under strict social-distancing rules and an unprecedented demand for medical resources, many British Columbians are turning to virtual medicine.

  Health

  Mar 27, 2020
• Virtual house calls? New app could save Canadians a trip to the doctor

  The new app promises to let patients teleconference with a licensed health-care provider, with no cost to the user.

  Health

  Sep 7, 2018