Dr. Nutter is dedicated to providing high-quality evidence-based pediatric care.
iMportant iNFO FOR PARENTS:
If your child develops any new medical issues or concerns please always see your GP first so they can complete an assessment. If they determine the issue requires a specialist, they will request a referral next.
It is important that you continue to follow-up regularly with your GP. If your child's issue changes or worsens over time Dr. Nutter requires a written update from your GP; this may impact the wait time.
Please be aware that appointment no-shows, last minute cancellations, and not submitting all of the requested forms results in longer wait times
need a family doctor? take action!
Almost 1 million British Columbians don’t have, and can’t get, a family doctor.
We are currently in a primary health care crisis.
Patients are frustrated. Physicians are burnt out. The chronic overcrowding of emergency departments has reached a critical and acute level. Wait times to see specialists are getting longer and longer...
Join physicians (GPs and specialists alike) in sharing your voice to let government know you care about having a family doctor. Research shows that having a good working relationship with your family doctor can result in better health, earlier diagnosis of potentially serious problems, and fewer hospital stays.
Family physicians are a vital resource to OUr communities
- Family doctors play a critical role in BC’s health care system, acting as the central hub for managing health or illness for patients & their families.
- Your family doctor can provide you with comprehensive, patient-centered health care, focusing on your wellness and quality of life, as well as address your physical or mental health concerns.
- Your family doctor is often your first point of contact with the health care system when you need medical care or advice about your health throughout the different stages of your life.
- Family physicians work with other medical specialists and health care professionals to deliver comprehensive, coordinated, patient-centered care.
TIPS...
- Register with the Health Connect Registry – if you live in British Columbia and need a family doctor or nurse practitioner, register using the Health Connect Registry using this link.
- Your local Division of Family Practice who may have knowledge of family physicians who are accepting new patients: https://www.divisionsbc.ca or visit Pathways Medical Care Directory
PHARMACISTS can help during this primary care crisis...
In British Columbia, pharmacists can prescribe medications within the scope of their "Minor Ailments and Contraception Service" (MACS) program; includes prescription & over-the-counter medications for:
- Minor Ailments:
- Antibiotic medications for uncomplicated UTIs
- Antiviral medications for cold sores and shingles
- Topical medications for minor skin conditions like eczema and insect bites
- Anthelmintic medications for threadworms and pinworms
- Antihistamines for allergies and urticaria
- Contraception: Pharmacists can also prescribe various forms of hormonal contraception.
Did you know...
- Pharmacists can also renew medications for all ongoing conditions, except cancer chemotherapy, for up to 24 months from the original prescription date.
- Pharmacists can also refill emergency medication (up to a 90 day supply).
“What we don’t want to see happen is patients going into the emergency department for prescription renewals. It makes no sense for individuals to have to sit hours in an ER waiting for a prescription. Pharmacists have the knowledge and the training to provide these clinical services and deliver them well.”
please note:
The content on this website is not intended to replace comprehensive medical advice, health counseling, therapy, etc. Always seek the advice of your physician if you have any concerns or questions about your child's health.
Though Dr. Nutter has made every attempt to assure that her website content is accurate and complete; new research and information may become available at a later time.