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What if I’m out of the province/country? Can I still provide virtual care to Alberta patients?

Posted February 1, 2022

As long as in-person care can be arranged when necessary, this is acceptable; however, confirmation of liability protection should be obtained. The expectation is that the physician would arrange in-person care in a timeframe appropriate for the urgency of the matter.