온타리오에서 지정해주는

24시간 365일 전화로 상담해 주는 간호사 Telehelth 입니다.

저도 아마 크리스마스 때인가? new year때 였던거 같아요....

홈닥터랑, 소아과가 다 문이 닫혔을때,,  18계월인 윤호를 대리고 어쩔줄 몰랐던 기억이?

약을 먹야 하는건지, 놔둬야 하는지?

어떤 약이 좋은지,, 무엇을 먹여야 하는지 도무지 몰랐을때,

전화를 걸었어요,, 친절하게 답변을 다 해주고, 어떻게 하라고 다 설명해줘서 좋았던 기억이 있어요,,

당황했던 저를 calm down시켜주고 차근차근 설명해주셨고,

한번은 모유수유 하고 있는 제가 감기에 걸려서,

타일레놀 먹어도 모유수유에는 상관 없다고 주위에 그러셨지만,,

조금 찝찝해서,.저녁 늦게남아 약을 먹어도 되냐고 전화 했던 기억이 있었어요,,,,

처음에 전화 걸떄 information을 다 주는게 조금은 귀찮았지만,, 그래도

한번 그렇게 해놓고 궁굼할때마다 전화 하고, 특히 휴일에 doctor's office가 다 닫지만

전화해도 된다는 게 좋더라구여,, 물론 의사는 아니라, 너무 심각한 상황일 경우 전화 하는거 보다는

emergency로 빨리 가셔야 해요..

여기는 only for non-critical use.....입니다....

Telehealth Ontario

Free Access to a Registered Nurse — 24 Hours a day, 7 days a Week.

Now help is close at hand. You do not need to provide your health insurance number and all information is confidential. It doesn't hurt to call.

1-866-797-0000     TTY : 1-866-797-0007

What is Telehealth Ontario?

Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential telephone service you can call to get health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse.

That means quick, easy access to a qualified health professional, who can assess your symptoms and help you decide your best first step. We can help you decide whether to care for yourself, make an appointment with your doctor, go to a clinic, contact a community service or go to a hospital emergency room.

How Does Telehealth Ontario Work?

When you call Telehealth Ontario, you will be talking directly with a Registered Nurse. You will be asked to describe your symptoms and answer questions to best assess the seriousness of the problem. Based on the assessment, the Registered Nurse can either advise self care, recommend a visit to a health practitioner or, give you the phone numbers of community resources nearest you.

The Telehealth Ontario service is provided in English and French, with translation support for other languages and a direct TTY number for those with hearing and speech difficulties. Callers can also be connected to medication information and health information audio tapes.

Why has this service been introduced?

Telehealth Ontario will improve the use of our health system by providing you with access to experienced health advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When Should I Call?

When you have a general health question and nowhere to turn, call Telehealth Ontario. Within minutes your questions will be answered, providing you with peace of mind.

A call to Telehealth Ontario will give you confidential advice about any health-related concerns such as :

• Symptoms that could require medical attention
• Illness or injury
• Chronic illnesses
• Nutrition and healthy lifestyles
• Teen health and lifestyle issues

A call to Telehealth Ontario does not replace 911 — that's always the first number you should call in emergency situations.

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/telehealth/