The Truth Between Nurse Practitioners and Doctors
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) play an extremely important role in Canada’s healthcare system. NPs have…
How Telemedicine is Changing in Ontario
New Ontario laws on telemedicine will have a dramatic impact on how Ontarians get medical attention. Learn…
What to expect at the Dermatologist
So you were able to #GetSkinHelp and now you’ve been booked for an appointment, that’s…
Prescriptions are Possible via Virtual Consults
Telemedicine is a relatively new thing and this post is meant to help you understand a little better how prescriptions are written and issued during a virtual consultation.
Digital Health vs Telemedicine
Due to the evolving nature of technology in healthcare, terms such as digital health and telemedicine are often used interchangeably when in fact they have different meanings.
SPF Minute #10 – The Ontario government is investing to expand its virtual home and community care capacity.
A 2017 research paper published in the National Centre for Biotechnology Information suggests there is a skin cancer epidemic emerging amongst the elderly. Make sure to get your skin cancer screening today.
How Much The Ontario Government Is Investing In Virtual Care
The Ontario government recently announced plans to expand its innovative home and community care services with a $115 million investment. The following is a quote from their press release: “With today’s modern medical advances and technology, and with the help of our dedicated nurses and personal support workers, we are ready to provide quality care for patients in their own homes and […]
Why Skin Cancer Screening Is Needed Now More Than Ever
A recent report by the Toronto Star has exposed how the Coronavirus is affecting cancer care in Ontario. Their report states that there is a “sharp rise in the number of people coming to hospitals with advanced cancers” due to doctors prioritizing more serious cases, people avoiding medical centres, and the postponement of screening programs for breast, […]
Why You Should Use GetSkinHelp Today
According to the Canadian Public Health Agency, skin cancer has been increasing at a fairly constant rate in Canada over the past 30 years. And according to the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation, there are more new cases of skin cancer each year than the number of prostate, lung, breast, and colon cancers combined. Aside from using sunblock and covering […]
