Unattached

patients


Are you an unattached patient looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner? 

In Ontario, unattached patients are individuals without a regular primary care provider, like a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Please consult the list of resources below.

Resources for unattached patients

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Health Care Connect

The province has created a portal to help you find a family doctor or nurse practitioner close to home. For more information, visit Find a doctor or nurse practitioner.

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Health 811

Receive free, secure and confidential health advice from a registered nurse. Call or chat online 24/7 at Health 811. In case of a medical emergency, dial 911. 


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Virtual care

To get an appointment with a nurse practitioner, visit the East Region Virtual Care Clinic. Consultations are by telephone or videoconference.

Walk-in clinics

Check out the list of medical walk-in clinics within the Champlain Region.  



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Symptoms assessment tool

Answer questions about your symptoms and get a report with advice on what to do next.  Go to Health 811 Symptoms Assessment Tool.

Other resources for patients and families

For additional information and resources, please check out the following pages.