Telemedicine and virtual care guidelines (and other clinical resources for COVID-19)
As information is changing daily and sometimes hourly, we cannot guarantee that this information is always current. Always defer to your provincial colleges, professional organizations and/or governmental websites for accurate and timely information.
Information has been organized by province and was last updated on July 6, 2020.
Please note: The Royal College does not promote any virtual care platforms at this point and encourages its physician members to refer to their respective provincial/territorial authorities for information and guidance on approved platforms.
Please send suggestions for changes or additions to healthpolicy@royalcollege.ca
Royal College resources
Alberta
Useful links
British Columbia
- Family Physicians advised to provide virtual care/telemedicine when possible
- Specialists advised to provide virtual care/telemedicine when possible
- Video technology can be used.
- Effective May 1, 2020, the Business Cost Premium (BCP) will be temporarily expanded to apply to telehealth fee items, including phone and video communication with patients.
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Manitoba
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Newfoundland and Labrador
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New Brunswick
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Nova Scotia
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Ontario
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Prince Edward Island
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Quebec
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Saskatchewan
Useful links
- Virtual Care and Telemedicine General Information (including billing): https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/information-for-health-care-providers/clinical-practice-resources/general/virtual-care
- Physician Health Program: https://www.sma.sk.ca/programs/44/physician-health-program.html
Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
- Physicians are encouraged to do telemedicine and virtual care when possible