Everything, in one booking flow
Start online, confirm your details, and join your visit with the instructions provided after booking.
Virtual Care by Medicine Place
Healthcare that fits real life.
Secure online medical care with Alberta-licensed physicians—simple, direct, and designed around your day.
Secure booking powered by Medeo
Care categories: Everyday Care, Medication Support, Mental Wellness, Follow-up Care, Family Health, Visit Prep, Medical Advice, Referrals
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Care that meets her where she is
Virtual care that fits her real day.
DR Now helps her connect with Medicine Place for appropriate virtual medical care—private, physician-guided, and easier to fit around work, family, and everything else.
Support that feels made for her.
A clear visit path—from secure booking to physician guidance—so she can get appropriate care without the extra travel.
- Secure online booking through Medeo
- Alberta-licensed physician visits
- Private virtual appointments from home
- Clear next-step guidance after your visit
- In-person care recommended when needed
Care pathways
Virtual care for everyday medical needs.
Explore common visit types at DR Now—always guided by physician judgment, never guaranteed prescriptions or outcomes.
- Alberta-licensed physicians
- Secure Medeo booking
- New patients welcome
- Clear next-step guidance
Everyday Care
Common illnesses and non-emergency health questions with a licensed physician.
Medication Support
Medication questions and renewal assessments—only when clinically appropriate.
Mental Wellness
Private virtual conversations for appropriate mental-health concerns.
Follow-up Care
Continue care virtually when appropriate, with clear next-step guidance.
Family Health
Support for family health questions through secure online booking.
Virtual Visits
Alberta-licensed physicians—simple, direct care from a place that works for you.
Book a Virtual Appointment
Virtual care may not be appropriate for every condition. A physician will determine the safest next step.
How it works
Simple from booking to visit— built around you.
A clear path designed for first-time and returning patients.
Everything you need for your visit:
- Secure Medeo booking flow
- Alberta-licensed physicians
- Private virtual appointments
- Clear visit instructions
- Follow-up guidance when needed
Start your booking
Click the appointment button and begin the secure booking flow.
Share who & why
Tell the clinic who the appointment is for and the reason for the visit.
Sign in or create an account
Existing patients can log in. New patients can sign up during booking.
Attend your visit
Use the confirmation details provided to join your virtual appointment.
Physician-guided next steps
Leave with clear guidance—and recommendations for in-person care when virtual care is not the right fit.
Care areas
Care designed around everyday needs.
Clear care pathways for common virtual visits—always guided by physician judgment.
General medical care
Everyday care for common concerns.
Speak with an Alberta-licensed physician about non-emergency health questions and get clear next-step guidance.
Benefits that support your visit
- Common illnesses and concerns
- Medical advice when appropriate
- In-person care recommended when needed
- Private virtual setting
- Clear follow-up direction
Prescription support
Medication questions, assessed carefully.
Discuss medication concerns or renewal assessments. Prescriptions are provided only when clinically appropriate—never guaranteed.
Benefits that support your visit
- Medication questions
- Renewal assessments when suitable
- Pharmacy next steps when needed
- Physician clinical judgment
- No guaranteed prescriptions
Mental wellness
Support for mental wellness concerns.
Access a private virtual setting for appropriate mental-health concerns, with guidance toward the right follow-up path.
Benefits that support your visit
- Private virtual conversations
- Respectful physician assessment
- Practical follow-up direction
- Safe next-step recommendations
Continuing care
Follow-ups, referrals, and documentation.
Continue care virtually when appropriate, and discuss referrals or documentation based on clinical judgment.
Benefits that support your visit
- Virtual follow-up visits
- Referrals when clinically appropriate
- Documentation when clinically appropriate
- Care continuity with Medicine Place
Book a Virtual Appointment
Virtual care may not be appropriate for every condition. A physician will determine the safest and most appropriate next step.
Coverage
Clear information before your visit.
Understand how Alberta coverage and private fees may apply before you complete booking.
Alberta Health Coverage
Eligible insured services may be covered for qualifying Alberta residents. Coverage depends on eligibility, the service provided and applicable billing rules.
Patients Without Eligible Coverage
Private fees may apply to uninsured services or patients without eligible Alberta coverage. Confirm applicable fees before completing your booking.
Medicine Place
Backed by Medicine Place.
DR Now is the virtual-care service of Medicine Place, offering patients a direct and convenient way to access appropriate medical care online.
- Community healthcare provider
- Clinic and pharmacy experience
- Patient-centred care
- Secure booking through Medeo
Patient experience
Healthcare that works around your day.
DR Now is designed to make appropriate virtual care feel calm, clear, and accessible for Alberta patients.
- No unnecessary travel
- Book from your phone or computer
- New patients can register during booking
- Follow-up guidance when needed
- In-person care can be recommended
What patients can expect
Clear booking steps
Start online, create an account if needed, and follow secure confirmation instructions.
Respectful physician assessment
Speak with an Alberta-licensed physician who evaluates whether virtual care is appropriate.
Practical next-step guidance
Leave with clear direction, including when in-person care may be the safer path.
FAQ
Answers before you book.
Clear, responsible information for Alberta patients considering a virtual visit.
No. You can begin booking from DR Now without an existing account. If you are a new patient, you can create an account securely during the booking process when prompted.
In most cases, you can complete booking and attend your virtual appointment through a secure web experience. Follow the confirmation instructions provided after booking for the recommended way to join your visit.
DR Now is intended for patients seeking virtual care through Medicine Place in Alberta. Eligibility, coverage, and the appropriateness of virtual care depend on the patient and the clinical concern.
No. Virtual care is not appropriate for every condition. A physician will determine whether a virtual visit is suitable or whether in-person care, urgent care, or emergency services are needed.
A physician may prescribe medication only when it is clinically appropriate after assessing your concern. Prescriptions are never guaranteed before the visit.
A physician may provide a referral when it is clinically appropriate based on the assessment. Referrals are not guaranteed.
Have your Alberta Health Care Card and government-issued photo identification available when requested during booking or your visit. Additional information may be requested to confirm eligibility and complete care safely.
Eligible insured services may be covered for qualifying Alberta residents. Coverage depends on eligibility, the service provided, and applicable billing rules. Confirm details during booking or with the clinic.
If the physician determines that virtual care is not appropriate, they will advise you on safer next steps. That may include an in-person visit or another care setting when needed.
DR Now is not an emergency service. Call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department for urgent or life-threatening symptoms such as chest pain, severe difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, major bleeding, or loss of consciousness.
Care starts with one simple step.
Begin your secure virtual appointment booking with Medicine Place.
New patients can create an account during booking.
Important information
Information on this website is general and does not replace an assessment by a qualified healthcare professional. DR Now provides access to virtual care through Medicine Place and does not guarantee a diagnosis, prescription, referral, or specific clinical outcome.
Virtual care has limitations. A physician may determine that in-person examination, imaging, laboratory testing, urgent care, or another care setting is more appropriate for your concern.
DR Now is not an emergency service. Call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department for urgent or life-threatening symptoms.
Prescriptions, referrals, and medical documentation may be provided only when clinically appropriate after physician assessment. None of these outcomes are guaranteed before a visit.
Coverage for insured services depends on eligibility, the service provided, and applicable Alberta Health billing rules. Private fees may apply to uninsured services or patients without eligible coverage. Confirm applicable fees before completing booking.
Certain visual materials on this website may be created or enhanced using artificial intelligence. People appearing in promotional images may be models and are not necessarily Medicine Place patients or providers.
Secure online booking technology is powered by Medeo. Clinical care is provided through Medicine Place. DR Now is a virtual-care service brand of Medicine Place.
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