Getting Set Up
The following page outlines important technical requirements that are needed to take part in your virtual care. Remember you need the following items to take part in your virtual visit:
- A valid Newfoundland and Labrador MCP card.
- A personal email address.
- Access to a device such as a personal computer, tablet, or mobile phone that has a camera and speaker.
- A secure Internet or Wi-Fi connection.
There are a number of programs your health care provider may use to offer virtual care. Directions for how to get set up using these programs is provided below.
Getting Set Up – Telehealth
If your health care provider is providing virtual care through the Telehealth Program, please note the following technical requirements.
1. Make sure you have a supported device
- Supported devices include desktop and laptop computers, Android tablets, iPads, Android smart phones and Apple iPhones (version 7 and up).
- Device has a camera
2. Check your Browser
Supported browsers include:
- Chrome version 28+
- Firefox version 22+
- Apple Safari 11.1+ on macOS and iOS
- Microsoft Edge version 12+
Note: Internet Explorer is not supported.
3. Complete the Device Check
If you have discussed a virtual care appointment with your health care provider, you are required to test the compatibility of your internet connection with the device you plan to use (i.e. computer, cell phone, tablet, etc.).
Getting Set Up – eDOCSNL
If your health care provider is providing virtual care through the TELUS EMR Virtual Visit Solution or the TELUS EMR Health Myself Solution, please note the following technical requirements.
TELUS EMR Virtual Visit Solution
1. Make sure you have a supported device
- Supported devices include desktop and laptop computers (Mac OS X 10.12 and later or Windows 7 or Windows 10), Android tablets Android 9 and later, Apple iPads (iOS 11 and later), Android smart phones Android 9 and later and Apple iPhones iOS 11 and later.
- Device has a camera.
2. Check your Browser
Supported browsers include:
- Apple products – latest version of Safari.
- Android devices – latest version of Chrome.
- Chrome OS – latest version of Chrome.
- Mac OS X 10.12 and later – latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
- Windows 7 or Windows 10 – latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or the new Edge.
Note: Internet Explorer is not supported.
TELUS EMR Health Myself Solution Technical Requirements
View the technical requirements related to the TELUS EMR Health Myself Solution.
TELUS EMR Technical Requirements
Disclaimer: NLCHI has made every reasonable effort to ensure the security of the virtual care technology however, NLCHI is not responsible for ensuring that a patient’s personal computer, mobile device, home internet, or Wi-Fi connection is secure.