Guides
Practical, sourced guides to navigating health care in Vancouver and BC. Each guide shows when it was last updated.
Finding care
What to Do While You Wait for a Family Doctor
Practical care options while you wait for a family doctor in BC: UPCCs, walk-in clinics, 811, pharmacist prescribing, telehealth and record-keeping tips.
Last updated 2026-07-12
How to Find a Family Doctor in Vancouver in 2026
Step-by-step ways to find a family doctor in Vancouver in 2026: Health Connect Registry, new-to-practice doctors, nurse practitioners and clinics to try.
Last updated 2026-07-12
How to Register with the Health Connect Registry (Step-by-Step)
Exact steps to register with BC's Health Connect Registry in 2026: what you need, who is eligible, what happens after, and how to update your details.
Last updated 2026-07-12
Family Doctor Waitlists in BC: How They Actually Work
How family doctor waitlists work in BC: Health Connect Registry mechanics, median wait times by health authority, and how patients are matched in 2026.
Last updated 2026-07-12
How BC health care works
Walk-In Clinic vs UPCC vs ER: Where Should You Go?
Walk-in clinic, UPCC, or emergency room? A practical Vancouver guide to what each handles, typical wait times, MSP costs, and every UPCC location in the city.
Last updated 2026-07-12
How MSP Coverage Works: A Plain-English Guide
Plain-English guide to BC's Medical Services Plan in 2026: who qualifies, the wait period, what MSP covers and doesn't, PharmaCare, and how new residents enrol.
Last updated 2026-07-12
Telehealth
Maple Review 2026: Is Online Care Worth It in BC?
An honest 2026 review of Maple for BC residents: current pricing, MSP-covered visit hours, prescriptions, specialist access, and who online care suits best.
Last updated 2026-07-12
Best Telehealth Options in BC, Compared
Compare BC telehealth in 2026: Maple, Telus Health MyCare, Felix, Rocket Doctor and free MSP-covered options, with verified pricing, hours, and trade-offs.
Last updated 2026-07-12