What is Adult Protection? The Adult Protection Program is governed by the Adult Protection Act. The Adult Protection Act has two purposes. First, to provide or arrange for assistance for an adult who needs assistance. Second, to provide protective (court) intervention for an...
As part of the QEH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit’s approach to family-integrated care, the Peer Family Mentorship Program is designed to provide NICU families with connection to mentors with lived experience who offer valuable emotional support to new parents, helping them process...
Anyone who is currently receiving Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports, or who has newly applied for Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports and recently had a decision to reduce, suspend, or cancel financial assistance, can request an appeal. Who can I ask for...
The PEI Child Benefit (PEICB) is provided to low- to medium-income families to help offset the costs of raising children. This non-taxable benefit is provided by the Government of PEI and will be in addition to the federal Canada Child Benefit. The PEICB will be administered by...
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) is a legal option in Canada that allows eligible patients to ask for medical help to end their life. Health PEI provides information on MAiD, access to MAiD assessments and procedures across PEI, and patient-centered care throughout the MAiD...
If your child goes to an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) because of lazy eye (amblyopia) or another condition related to eye movement or eye misalignment (strabismus), the ophthalmologist will likely refer your child to an orthoptist. Most patients referred to the Orthoptics...
What is a Views of the Child Report? A Views of the Child Report is a report whose purpose is to provide a way to ensure that children’s views, perspectives and wishes are considered in family law matters. A Views of the Child Report is completed by a Clinician in the Family...
Chronic disease can occur at any age and usually begins slowly and develops gradually over time. The most common chronic conditions include chronic lung diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers. If...
Virtual care is a way to visit with your health care provider (e.g., doctor, nurse, social worker) using your phone, computer, or tablet. You may see a health care provider virtually if: your health care provider offers virtual visits and believes the visit can be done virtually...
This page provides information for Islanders whose health care provider (doctor, registered nurse, or other provider) has suggested meeting with them online by Zoom. Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing service to meet with others virtually. Using Zoom you can see, hear, and...