Questions
& Answers.
Q:
What are the Family Focus Medical Clinics?
A: They are walk in style medical
clinics staffed by qualified, licensed
physicians. However, you can call the clinics
to make same day appointments as well. Calling ahead to make a same day
appointment might save you some time when the clinics are busy as you will
have a time slot reserved for you before you arrive at the clinic.
Q:
When are the clinics open?
A: Each clinic has slightly different hours.
Select from below to view the hours of operation and location
information for the individual clinics:
Halifax on Spring Garden Road
[ hours... ]
Dartmouth
[ hours... ]
Lower Sackville
[ hours... ]
Halifax on Joseph Howe Drive
[ hours... ]
Q:
Who can be treated at these clinics?
A: Anyone with a health
concern or illness can be assessed at these
clinics. If you have a Family Doctor, a
copy of your clinic chart will be forwarded
to them for you.
Q:
Do I need an appointment?
A: Patients may call for a same day appointment anytime after 8:00am
during the weekdays. On the weekend, you may call to make an appointment
one hour before each clinic opens. However, you may also simply walk
in during clinic hours to be seen by the physician.
Q:
Do I have to pay to see the physician?
A: No, these are not private medical clinics. Most of the medical
services offered at the Family Focus Medical Clinics are covered under your
provincial medical plan (MSI) but you must bring your Health Card with
you.
Q:
If I cut myself, can I get sutures at these at these clinics?
A: Yes. Suturing of minor, uncomplicated lacerations ("cuts")
is now offered at all four Family Focus locations.
Q:
What other services are offered at these clinics?
A: The answer to this question can be found on the
Other Services page of this website.
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