In this series, we talk about virtual
clinics which are a new way for seniors to connect to their health
care provider.
In my jurisdiction virtual clinics are free but
seniors should know how to use video conferencing before calling a virtual
clinic. As the pandemic continues more and more of us will be using these new
medical options for more minor health concerns as it is faster, safer, and
easier than an in-person visit. To check to see if you have virtual clinics in
your area, I suggest doing a google search using the keywords virtual clinic
(name of the province, city or town).
Connect to your Doctor using Video Conferencing
and/or Virtual Clinics
In this time of social and physical isolation,
we still need to see the doctor. One way to connect to your doctor is by a virtual
appointment using video conferencing or phone, from the comfort of your own home
or work! Here is a list of some of the virtual clinics available to residents of
BC. If you are a resident of BC you are qualified for this free telehealth (telemedicine)
service no matter where you live.
Virtual Clinics The sites below give
a number of options where seniors can connect with doctors and other health practitioners
either by phone or by video chat.
Maple.ca This is a fee for service and they charge for every visit on Maple
unless you have a video visit in B.C.
Learning Facebook at the Library
You can learn
Facebook through your public library. Below are some screenshots to take you
to where you need to be to learn Facebook. Once you are logged into the library
go to Digital Content and click on Learning.
Once you click on learning you will be taken to the
following screen, once there click on Lynda.
When you are logged on click on getting started
with Facebook and follow the video or read along with the text in the transcript.
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