{"id":1339,"date":"2011-02-17T02:34:35","date_gmt":"2011-02-17T09:34:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/melacey.com\/blog\/?p=1339"},"modified":"2011-02-17T20:33:50","modified_gmt":"2011-02-18T03:33:50","slug":"alberta-health-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/melacey.com\/blog\/edu\/alberta-health-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Alberta Health Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

I did not have an easy time getting a doctor to attend to problems with my hand after suffering a dislocated finger, so I’m going to summarize information I wish I had known about Alberta Health Care at the time of my injury.\u00a0 Sharing the information will save someone else time, I’m sure.<\/p>\n

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  1. Pharmacists are good health information resources.\u00a0 I have discovered that some pharmacists can now prescribe and all pharmacists can advise you on non-prescription medications or refer you to the most appropriate treatment location.<\/li>\n
  2. There is an online tool<\/a> provided by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta listing doctors. There is a category of doctors who accept new patients.\u00a0 If you already have a doctor, have a look at their profile and history.<\/li>\n
  3. Anyone in Alberta with a health concern can call HEALTHLink\u00a0 Toll-free: 1-866-408-5465.<\/li>\n
  4. Walk-in clinics are available.<\/li>\n
  5. Educate yourself using valuable online resources.\u00a0 There is no need to suffer silently; keep asking for help until you obtain the relief that you need.<\/li>\n
  6. Don’t give up asking for help. Stay positive and believe there is help for you.\u00a0 Don’t let depression stop you from seeking the help you deserve.\u00a0 If you start to believe you are not important enough to have care, visit or revisit the Declaration of Human Rights<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I thank the pharmacist at Thriftway Drugs in Lethbridge for their advice and assistance.<\/p>\n

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