Anderson Medical Centre

March 24th, Covid 19 Update from Dr. Copeland

Dear Patients,

IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING UPCOMING APPOINTMENTS DURING THE PANDEMIC

Due to efforts to contain COVID-19 infections (Corona virus), we are making the following changes until further notice:

• Most appointments will be via telemedicine   (video call or telephone)
• Cancellation of most elective “check-up” appointments.
• Please call the office if you are due for any urgent specific tests, and we can email requisitions to you
• We recommend that you please postpone any non-urgent appointments and tests to reduce exposure risk

Please call the office regarding:
- medication review and repeats
- new urgent concerns
- Diabetes follow up
- Other chronic condition follow up
- review of test results

Note: All Telephone Consultation and Drugstore call fees are waived

Minimizing Risk of Exposure to all:   Please DO NOT come to the office, call us and we will help you!

We are unable to do COVID-19 testing in our office – we do not have the equipment to do so. This is done at specified centers only.

New COVID-19 Assessment and Testing Centres:
If you think that you might have the corona virus, it is critical that you call TELEHEALTH ONTARIO 1-866-553-7205 to be screened and verify if you should attend an assessment center or self-isolate at home for 14 days.

CHANGES to AFTER HOUR FHO OFFICE CLINICS:
For after hours medical care, as before please call: 905-668-3987
Please be aware that our after hour clinics will also now be telephone and/or video consultations and not in person visits, until further notice.

Protect yourself, Protect our community!
The precautions being put in place across our communities are critical. If we all practice “social distancing” we can help to “flatten the curve” and minimize the extent to which our most vulnerable will be affected and reduce how much the health care system will be overburdened.

Thank you to all of our patients for your trust, support, and understanding during these challenging times.

 Remember, we are still available to help you! Call us if you need help!

Stay home, stay safe,

Dr Charles Copeland