Walk In Clinics Toronto Services Provided

By Jordan Schmidt


Toronto, ON is a busy city and there are times when people have to queue in for several months to get an appointment with their doctor. Therefore, in order to deal with minor illnesses and injuries, walk in clinics Toronto are put in place so that people can conveniently get treated without facing any long waits.

This type of clinic is usually located in a convenient place so that people can access is easily. There is a range of treatments that are offered in these clinics provided they are minor in nature and are not causing any major problems to the patient. If the walk in staff examines an individual and assess that it is something serious then they would recommend you to go to the required treatment service provider.

Minor problems like rashes or infection on the skin can be dealt here so you don't necessarily have to take an appointment with your GP. It could be just a bug or allergy and taking medications should help you get rid of it in no time. But, if you think, its something serious, you should consult your GP even if you have to wait for a couple of days for your appointment.

These centers also provide help and support regarding quit smoking. You will have to make visits to the walk in center for a couple of times so that your progress can be monitored on a regular basis. You will be assessed on the basis of making improvements and getting rid of your habit.

These centers also provide information and prescription for emergency contraception. Although to discuss various contraception options you would have to go to your doctor but in case there is an emergency and you need the pill straightaway then you could go to the center because if you wait for an appointment with your doctor, it will be too late by then. Don't take risk and go to the clinic as soon as you can after having unprotected sex because the more earlier you take pill, the more beneficial it is for you.

You're not required to book an appointment as you can straight walk in. All the patients are served on the basis if first come and first served. Although if there is an elderly patient, a minor child or a pregnant lady, they might be seen before you even if they arrived later as they are given priority because of their physical state.

Usually these clinics operate all year round and also during later nights but the opening hours may differ among different clinics. You will hardly find any clinic that closes on a certain day of the year because normally these clinics operate throughout the year.

They are definitely a better alternative to your GP if you want to deal with common illnesses and minor health problems. Whereas, if your condition is serious then you will be advised by the clinic's staff that you should either go to your GP or go to the accident and emergencies hospital depending on what you are suffering from. This is because such clinics are only designed to provide basic illnesses treatment.




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