How to get a consultation: primary care health and social services
Getting a medical consultation with a health professional if you have a family doctor or a specialized nurse practitioner in primary care
To get a consultation with your family doctor, contact the family medicine group (FMG), medical clinic or CLSC (local community services centre) where you usually see your doctor to make an appointment.
How to get a medical consultation
- By phone: call your medical clinic or your CLSC
- Website: Québec medical Appointment Scheduler
If your family doctor is not available and if f you are registered with an FMG, you can get an appointment with another doctor at that FMG or see another health professional, such as a nurse or a social worker.
If you cannot get an appointment at your FMG or your clinic, options exist with or without an appointment. Consult the page Getting a medical consultation on same or next day to find out more.
In cerrtain areas, super-clinics can meet semi-urgent or simple urgent needs such as a persistent fever, the flu, an acute sore throat, a urinary tract infection or a cut that needs stitches.
Some vulnerable clienteles, such as older adults experiencing a significant decrease in autonomy and people with chronic illnesses may be able to access services outside their FMG’s opening hours.
Last update: April 15, 2024