BC Virtual Visit is a secure video solution that enables visits with Island Health or affiliated healthcare providers from the comfort of home using a personal smartphone, tablet or computer. Talk to your care team to find out if they offer virtual care services at this time and whether a virtual appointment will meet your care needs.
BC Virtual Visit only supports appointments initiated by clinicians at this time. The materials and resources available on this webpage are to support patients whom already have a BC Virtual Visit appointment scheduled.
Are you in need of care and do not have a primary care provider? Try these resources:
- VisitHealthLinkBCor call8-1-1, or 7-1-1 for the deaf or hard of hearing, to receive advice from a health service navigator
- SearchPathwaysMedicalCare.cafor information about your family doctor or to search for clinics in your area
- SearchMedimap.cato view wait times for local walk-in clinics and urgent primary care clinics
Technical Support
Contact the Patient Virtual Health Care Tech Support Desk at1-844-442-4433for help downloading or using the BC Virtual Visit application. This number is not intended for individuals seeking healthcare services or appointments.
Current Hours:Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. (excluding Statutory Holidays)
Findtechnical support for healthcare providers。
BC Virtual Visit and Your Device
Depending on the device you plan to use for your BC Virtual Visit appointment, you may be required todownload an application。
If you are using a desktop computer (Mac or Windows) you have the choice to either download the app or continue using a supported browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari); Internet Explorer (IE) will NOT work.
iPhone and iPad usersmustdownload the app.
Android device users have the option to continue using Chrome or download theBC Virtual Visit Android mobile applicationfrom Google Play.
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Expand to see details on all supported browsers and operating systems
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Browser |
Version |
Operating System |
Chrome |
84.0 and later |
- Mac OS 10.14 and later
- Windows 7 and 10
- Android 7.0 and later
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Safari |
12.1 and later |
- Mac OS 10.14 and later
- iOS 12.1 and later
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Firefox |
78.0 and later |
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Edge |
88 and later |
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Safari (in-app) |
13 |
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Android Webview (Chrome) |
84 |
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Internet Explorer (IE) |
Not supported |
N/A |
Preparing for Your Appointment
Prior to your appointment, you will need:
- A personal email address you feel comfortable using to receive appointment detail
- A personal computer, tablet or mobile phone with a camera, microphone and speaker for you to see, talk to and hear your provider - including access to a power source.
- A secure Internet or Wi-Fi connection (we recommend home Wi-Fi or internet connection). Be aware of your data plan to avoid unexpected charges.
- A private space to attend the visit
Downloading and Installing the BC Virtual Visit App
Your virtual visit may require you to download our virtual care application. Ensure you have the latest version of the patient application for your chosen device prior to your appointment; seeDownloading the BC Virtual Visit App。
Attending Your Appointment
Once you have prepared for your appointment and downloaded the required application, you are ready toattend your appointment。早几分钟测试工程师加入你的约会t your audio and video, and to seek technical assistance if needed.
Privacy and Security
To support the privacy and security of your appointment, use a home WiFi or wired network and avoid using public WiFi connections (e.g. guest WiFi at a coffee shop).
If it is necessary to use public Wi-Fi connections, please ensure to review the terms of use when connecting, as they may specify the right to capture or your record information.
Privacy during your appointment
- BC Virtual Visit is secure and encrypted.
- All transfer of data and video are safe from unauthorized access and kept confidential;
- BC Virtual Visit abides by national, provincial and Island Health Privacy and Security Standards;
- BC Virtual Visit appointments will not be recorded.*
*If you plan to take or share photos, video or audio recordings, ensure you ask for and receive the permission of everyone who may be captured by the recording. Thank you for respecting people’s privacy rights.
Electronic Communications/Virtual Health Notification to clients:Potential Risks and How to Protect Your Information
Benefits of BC Virtual Visit
新的虚拟保健吗?李尔观看下面的视频n more about BC Virtual Visit (formerly MyVirtualVisit) and how it is transforming the way we provide care.