St. Mike's Family Health Team - guidance for virtual and in-person appointments (Oct. 22, 2021

In this communication, we will share information about: • Guidance for booking virtual appointments: • What is a virtual appointment? • How you book a virtual appointment • How to prepare for your virtual appointment • What types of concerns can be addressed virtually? • What types of concerns should be assessed in person? • What to do if you have cold/flu/COVID symptoms • When should you visit an. [...] If you wish to use this service for you or your family member, please let us know when you book an appointment. [...] How to prepare for your virtual appointment Here are a few tips to remember when taking part in a virtual medical appointment: • You MUST physically be in Ontario during your virtual visit. [...] If you’re not sure whether you need to see your provider in-person, you may book a virtual appointment to speak with your provider first. [...] If this happens we encourage you to do the following: • Call your clinic as usual if you are concerned about the severity or duration of your symptoms • Visit the Ontario COVID-19 self-assessment website • Get tested at a COVID testing centre, regardless of whether you received your COVID-19 vaccine(s) .