Acute & Episodic Care
Episodic care focuses on the evaluation and treatment of new or short-term health concerns. These visits are problem-focused and designed to address a specific issue during a single appointment, with follow-up arranged if needed.
What to expect during visit:
—Focused history and assessment.
—Examination as appropriate.
—Diagnosis and treatment plan.
—Prescriptions or investigations if indicated.
—Clear guidance on follow-up.
—Examination as appropriate.
—Diagnosis and treatment plan.
—Prescriptions or investigations if indicated.
—Clear guidance on follow-up.
What Episodic Care does not include:
—Long-term chronic disease management.
—Complex, multi-issue assessments.
—Routine physicals or preventive exams.
—Comprehensive mental-health assessments.
—Complex, multi-issue assessments.
—Routine physicals or preventive exams.
—Comprehensive mental-health assessments.
For ongoing conditions, please refer to:
Common Reasons for an Episodic Visit
Infections &
acute illness
- Cold, flu, sore throat
- Urinary tract infections
- Sinus infections
- Skin infections
Pain &
injuries
- Headache, back pain
- Minor injuries
- Sprains and strains
Other
concerns…
- Rashes
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
- Medication renewals (case-by-case)
- Well Baby exam
- Pre-Employment medical exams
Virtual / in-person
Some episodic concerns may be suitable for virtual assessment.
In-person clinic visits are recommended when a physical examinations and/or procedures are required.
In-person clinic visits are recommended when a physical examinations and/or procedures are required.