We all have a similar experience of long waiting times in Canadian public healthcare system. A recent report from Quebec’s health and welfare commissioner says Quebec has the worst emergency room wait times in the western world. According to the report, 35% of ER patients in Quebec must wait more than 2 hours to be seen by a nurse and then another 2-3 hours to be seen by a doctor.
Why Long Wait Times in Quebec’s Healthcare System Are a Serious Concern
In Quebec, 10 -30 % of ER patients leave the hospital without having seen a doctor. Even if they finally saw the doctor, most of them feel exhausted after long waiting time and they do not want to wait another 2-3 hours to get their blood tests or other medical tests done.
Some people wait weeks or months to complete their prescribed medical tests since they thought they have seen a doctor. But people don’t realize without blood tests or other medical tests, their time spent in the ER or a medical clinic can be wasted time. Because doctors make a diagnostic 90% times based on medical test results. Diagnostic test results, including blood tests, inform approximately 70% of medical decisions and treatment.
The Importance of Completing Blood and Medical Tests Quickly
Therefore, once you have your prescription for blood tests or other medical tests, it is important to schedule your tests as soon as possible to investigate what is going wrong in your body. Usually , you have three options to complete your blood and other medical tests.
Option one: wait for 3 -5 hours in hospital or CLSC and pay for expensive parking fee to complete your lab tests.
Option two: go to a private medical clinic or laboratory. Less waiting time but it can be costly.
Option three: call a private home health care company to complete your blood / medical tests at their nursing clinic or in the comfort of your home at your convenience. They are partnered with private laboratories, lab tests are covered by most group and private insurance. The service is convenient and affordable. Plus, the cost can be deducted by insurance or as tax return.
Convenient in-home health Options for Completing Your Medical Tests
When you require a convenient in-home health service, a healthcare professional will collect your blood, urine and other specimen at their nursing clinic or in the comfort of your home at your convenience, and then send to the hospitals or laboratories they partnered with in a timely manner. Usually, your doctor will receive your medical results within 24-48 hours.
Fast and Reliable Mobile Testing with A+ Solutions
Mobile Blood /Medical Tests are the best option for children, seniors and people with a busy schedule. A + Solutions Home health Care, a licensed semi-private healthcare company offer professional efficient blood and other specimen collection service at your home or in our clinic. All medical expenses (such as medications, hospitalization and blood / lab tests) can be deducted by insurance or tax return. No waiting time and 24 hour fast result are guaranteed. It is the most efficient and convenient way of completing your annual routine medical tests, urgent blood work and prenatal tests at your convenience. (A + Solutions partnered with public hospitals and CDL, one of the largest private medical laboratory services in Montreal)
To make an appointment for convenient blood work / medical tests, call 514-9998009 or visit www.aplushomecare.ca, or write to info@aplushomecare.ca.
Information provided by A + Solutions Home Health Care, a licensed home health care company specialized in mobile lab tests, personal care and nursing care.
