Ontario has a shortage of family physicians. What can a patient do if they don’t have a family physician [and they are seeking out-of-country medical services]?
Any licensed Ontario physician can complete and submit a prior approval application to the ministry on your behalf. This includes physicians who work in walk-in clinics and hospital emergency departments. If you are looking to find a physician who may be accepting new patients in your area, it may be helpful to visit the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario website.
