Consult a doctor in a Walk-in Clinic

The waiting time for a consultation in a walk-in clinic is 1 to 2 days if you're in a major city. In the regions, it may take several days to obtain a consultation due to the limited number of walk-in clinic spaces. Doctr's care coordination service can book you an appointment at a walk-in clinic.

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The time you are given is an estimate, so expect to wait an average of 1 hour in the walk-in clinic waiting room. This may seem a long time at first glance, but it's much shorter than if you had no appointment at all, as waiting times often exceed 5-6 hours.

In Quebec, appointments in walk-in clinics are booked via the Rendez-Vous Santé Québec platform, also known as RVSQ. Some walk-in clinics may still use another another appointment booking system. Making an appointment is often difficult, as demand is high and the number of appointments is limited.

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Doctr's care coordination service can also arrange an appointment for you at a walk-in clinic. In the rest of Canada, each walk-in clinic has its own appointment system, and it's up to the patient to figure it out. 

In Quebec, you can use the government system called Rendez-Vous Santé Québec (RVSQ) to reserve a space in a walk-in clinic. Some walk-in clinics near you may use a system other than the government system. Doctr's care coordination service can take care of making an appointment for you, saving you time and guaranteeing you a quick consultation with a doctor.

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In the rest of Canada, each walk-in clinic uses its own system, and it's up to the patient to find it. Doctr's care coordination service can also arrange an appointment for you at a walk-in clinic.

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If you have a valid RAMQ card, consultations at a walk-in clinics are free. If you are not eligible for RAMQ, the price varies depending on the walk-in clinic. If you have travel insurance or insurance for foreign residents in Canada, you may be eligible for reimbursement of your walk-in clinic consultation.

If you have a RAMQ card, consultation at a walk-in clinic is free. If you are  not eligible for RAMQ, the price varies from $200 to $400, depending on the walk-in clinic.

Absolutely! Your best option is to see a doctor at a walk-in clinic. Doctr's care coordination service can also arrange an appointment for you at a walk-in clinic. It's also a good idea to register with the Quebec Family Doctor Finder to be assigned a family doctor and avoid always going to a walk-in clinic.

In Quebec, new family physicians are assigned through the Quebec Family Doctor Finder. It's important to register as soon as possible, as the waiting period is several years.

If your RAMQ card is lost or expired, you can obtain proof of eligibility from RAMQ by calling 1 800 561-9749 so you can see a doctor at a walk-in clinic.

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Non-RAMQ and non-eligible residents will have to pay a fee for consultation in a walk-in clinic or emergency room. The Doctr Expat service lets you book an appointment with a walk-in clinic in Montreal quickly, or anywhere in Canada.