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Medical advice, practical guides and articles from our doctors to help you take care of your health.

9 juin 2025 · 3 min

Medical Clinic Open on Weekends in Montreal: Options for Visitors

*By Dre Aurélia Nha-Huyen Nguyen Gouez, family physician and medical director of French origin, based in Quebec since 2016.* You are visiting

2 juin 2025 · 2 min

Spring Pollen and Allergies: What to Do When Symptoms Worsen?

*By Dre Aurélia Nha-Huyen Nguyen Gouez, family physician and medical director of French origin living in Quebec since 2016.* Every spring, it's the same thing...

26 mai 2025 · 3 min

Travelling to Quebec: what to do if you get sick without a RAMQ card?

*By Dre Aurélia Nha-Huyen Nguyen Gouez, family physician and medical director of French origin, based in Quebec since 2016.* You are travelling t

19 mai 2025 · 2 min

Home medical visit: for whom, why, and how?

*By Dre Aurélia Nha-Huyen Nguyen Gouez, family physician and medical director of French origin, based in Quebec since 2016.* In France, consulting

19 mai 2025 · 3 min

Sunburn: what to do and when to consult?

*By Dre Aurélia Nha-Huyen Nguyen Gouez, family physician and medical director of French origin, based in Quebec since 2016.* The sun is back

4 avril 2025 · 4 min

How to see a medical specialist in Montreal?

When arriving in Montreal, especially as a French citizen accustomed to a structured care pathway with a treating physician and easier access to certain speciali

28 mars 2025 · 3 min

Guide for refugee patients who need to consult a doctor in Quebec

As a family physician and medical director of French origin, having practiced in France before settling in Quebec, I often support refugee patients in accessing care.

21 mars 2025 · 2 min

Fever: when to worry and what to do?

I am Dre Aurélia Nha-Huyen Nguyen Gouez, a family physician and medical director of French origin. After completing my studies and practicing in France

14 mars 2025 · 5 min

Tourist or Newcomer to Montreal? Here is How to See a Doctor Easily!

Are you visiting Montreal or have you just arrived in Quebec and are not yet covered by RAMQ? You fall ill, have a health problem, or need a prescription renewal?

8 mars 2025 · 2 min

Cough: causes, types and when to consult a doctor

I am Dre Aurélia Nha-Huyen Nguyen Gouez, a family physician and medical director of French origin. After practicing in France, I settled

12 février 2025 · 4 min

How the Quebec Public System Relies on the Private Sector to Improve Access to Care

In Quebec, the public healthcare system is centralized and funded by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ). However, it does not operate in a vacuum...

5 février 2025 · 3 min

Why are medical consultations in the public system often quick and rushed?

As a family physician of French origin, having practiced in France before settling in Quebec in 2016, I frequently notice a striking contrast