First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day
Provided by: First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Service Description
Enables members of BC First Nations with limited or no access to their own doctors or nurse practitioners to make virtual appointments for primary health care with doctors trained to follow the principles and practices of cultural safety and humility. Linked to both Rural Urgent Doctor in Need (RUDi) and Rural Outreach Support (ROSe), provides emergency medicine and critical care support for clients. At appointment time, patients are connected via FNHA zoom conferencing; a laptop, smartphone, or tablet with internet connection and a built-in microphone, as well as a headset (recommended) or ear buds for privacy is required. Appointments are required. Free service is available from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm seven days a week.
Health care professionals can call (1-844-364-7878) or email (ehealthsupport@fnha.ca or Jean.Allbeury@fnha.ca) for information on how to participate for free; priority is given to doctors of Indigenous ancestry and doctors with positive working relationships with First Nations people and their families. Participating doctors are trained to follow the principles and practices of cultural safety.
Health care professionals can call (1-844-364-7878) or email (ehealthsupport@fnha.ca or Jean.Allbeury@fnha.ca) for information on how to participate for free; priority is given to doctors of Indigenous ancestry and doctors with positive working relationships with First Nations people and their families. Participating doctors are trained to follow the principles and practices of cultural safety.
