Guides

What to Do While You Wait for a Family Doctor

Practical care options while you wait for a family doctor in BC: UPCCs, walk-in clinics, 811, pharmacist prescribing, telehealth and record-keeping tips.

Last updated 2026-07-12

How to Find a Family Doctor in Vancouver in 2026

Step-by-step ways to find a family doctor in Vancouver in 2026: Health Connect Registry, new-to-practice doctors, nurse practitioners and clinics to try.

Last updated 2026-07-12

How to Register with the Health Connect Registry (Step-by-Step)

Exact steps to register with BC's Health Connect Registry in 2026: what you need, who is eligible, what happens after, and how to update your details.

Last updated 2026-07-12

Family Doctor Waitlists in BC: How They Actually Work

How family doctor waitlists work in BC: Health Connect Registry mechanics, median wait times by health authority, and how patients are matched in 2026.

Last updated 2026-07-12

Walk-In Clinic vs UPCC vs ER: Where Should You Go?

Walk-in clinic, UPCC, or emergency room? A practical Vancouver guide to what each handles, typical wait times, MSP costs, and every UPCC location in the city.

Last updated 2026-07-12

How MSP Coverage Works: A Plain-English Guide

Plain-English guide to BC's Medical Services Plan in 2026: who qualifies, the wait period, what MSP covers and doesn't, PharmaCare, and how new residents enrol.

Last updated 2026-07-12

Maple Review 2026: Is Online Care Worth It in BC?

An honest 2026 review of Maple for BC residents: current pricing, MSP-covered visit hours, prescriptions, specialist access, and who online care suits best.

Last updated 2026-07-12

Best Telehealth Options in BC, Compared

Compare BC telehealth in 2026: Maple, Telus Health MyCare, Felix, Rocket Doctor and free MSP-covered options, with verified pricing, hours, and trade-offs.

Last updated 2026-07-12