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Table 1 Access to ancillary services

From: Impact of prenatal care provider on the use of ancillary health services during pregnancy

Type of service

Referral type

Cost

Chiropractor

Self-referral or practitioner-referral

Chiropractic care is not covered by provincial health insurance. Patients can pay out of pocket or through a supplemental health insurance plan.

Emergency Department

Self-referral or practitioner-referral

Cost is covered by provincial health insurance.

Family Physician

Self-referral or practitioner-referral

Cost is covered by provincial health insurance.

Hospitalized Overnight

Practitioner-referral

Cost is covered by provincial health insurance.

Nurse Telephone Advice Line

Self-referral

Cost is covered by provincial health insurance.

Nutritionist/Dietician

Self-referral or practitioner-referral

Most dietary counseling is not covered by provincial health insurance. Patients can pay out of pocket or through a supplemental health insurance plan.

Physiotherapist

Self-referral or practitioner-referral

Most physiotherapy is not covered by provincial health insurance. Patients can pay out of pocket or through a supplemental health insurance plan.

Psychologist/Psychiatrist

Practitioner-referral

Costs for a psychiatrist are covered by provincial health insurance. Patients can pay out of pocket or through a supplemental health insurance plan to see a psychologist.

Social Worker

Practitioner-referral

Cost is covered by government.

Specialist Physician (other than an obstetrician)

Practitioner-referral

Cost is covered by provincial health insurance.

Walk-In Clinic

Self-referral

Cost is covered by provincial health insurance.