From: Impact of prenatal care provider on the use of ancillary health services during pregnancy
Type of service | Referral type | Cost |
---|---|---|
Chiropractor | Self-referral or practitioner-referral | Chiropractic care is not covered by provincial health insurance. Patients can pay out of pocket or through a supplemental health insurance plan. |
Emergency Department | Self-referral or practitioner-referral | Cost is covered by provincial health insurance. |
Family Physician | Self-referral or practitioner-referral | Cost is covered by provincial health insurance. |
Hospitalized Overnight | Practitioner-referral | Cost is covered by provincial health insurance. |
Nurse Telephone Advice Line | Self-referral | Cost is covered by provincial health insurance. |
Nutritionist/Dietician | Self-referral or practitioner-referral | Most dietary counseling is not covered by provincial health insurance. Patients can pay out of pocket or through a supplemental health insurance plan. |
Physiotherapist | Self-referral or practitioner-referral | Most physiotherapy is not covered by provincial health insurance. Patients can pay out of pocket or through a supplemental health insurance plan. |
Psychologist/Psychiatrist | Practitioner-referral | Costs for a psychiatrist are covered by provincial health insurance. Patients can pay out of pocket or through a supplemental health insurance plan to see a psychologist. |
Social Worker | Practitioner-referral | Cost is covered by government. |
Specialist Physician (other than an obstetrician) | Practitioner-referral | Cost is covered by provincial health insurance. |
Walk-In Clinic | Self-referral | Cost is covered by provincial health insurance. |