What are Walk-In Clinics and Who Can Access Them?
If you’re searching for medical care, you might be wondering “what is a walk-in clinic?” These are offices where you can see medical professionals without an appointment, whether or not you have a family doctor.
Walk-in clinics may also be called “rapid access clinics” or “medical clinics.”
Anyone who has a health card can see a doctor at a walk-in clinic. If you don’t have a health card, you can still see a doctor, but you’ll be required to pay a fee.
There are a few reasons people might visit a walk-in clinic.
- No family doctor
If you recently moved or are searching for a new family practitioner, you have nobody to book an appointment with. A Find nearby walk-in clinics can fill the gap until you find a doctor who’s accepting patients.
- Family doctor closed or unavailable.
The benefit of walk-in clinics is that many are open for extended hours. If you need medical care outside of your doctor’s hours, you’ll need to find a nearby walk-in clinic. This is often the case when you need care on weekends or at night. Medical clinics can also be used when your doctor is on vacation or fully booked.
- Convenience.
If you work odd hours or have a busy schedule, 24 hour or after-hours clinics may become a go-to
Walk-in Service is currently available every Mondays!
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