When a Simple Blemish Turns Into a Wake-Up Call
“For two years, my mom worried about a small blemish on her cheek. It refused to go away causing her to be more and more worried as she’d had been told of pre-cancerous cells in that same spot 10 years ago.” – Lisa Chartrand Despite mentioning it several times to her family physician, he refused […]
Living with Eczema: The Struggle and the Hope for Relief
If you’ve ever dealt with eczema (atopic dermatitis), you understand the challenges it brings to both your body and mind. It is estimated that up to 17% of Canadians experience atopic dermatitis at some point in their lives. For those affected, the condition presents as persistent dry, itchy patches of skin that can flare unpredictably. […]
No More Waiting: Toni-Lynn Shares Her Experience with Quick, Virtual Skin Care
Toni-Lynn Magee developed a persistent rash. She knew she needed to see a dermatologist—but the thought of waiting months for an appointment was daunting. As someone who works in a doctor’s office, she was well aware of the long wait times for dermatology consultations. That’s when she discovered GetSkinHelp, a service that allows patients to […]
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 […]
