June 26, 2022
Winnipeg-made QDoc connects users with a doctor through a webcam in roughly 15 minutes. The goal is to match each patient with a local physician in their area, whether it’s a pediatrician or an OBGYN. One quarter of QDoc’s users are diverted from ERs and redirected to more appropriate types of care. The online tool is expanding, with multiple pilot projects in the works, including a First Nation Community paramedicine service. As part of this latter project, when an emergency vehicle arrives at a patient’s home, they can connect directly to a doctor who is dedicated to the patient's specific area. So far there are 25 doctors on board, with the hope of recruiting 150 more.