Online ADHD Assessment in Nova Scotia, Without a Referral

FasTreat connects eligible patients with regulated healthcare professionals for ADHD assessment, care planning and ongoing support through online appointments when clinically appropriate. You do not need a family doctor referral to begin, and your plan is personalized to your needs.

Yes. Eligible patients can begin without a family doctor or referral. If you're on the Need a Family Practice Registry, FasTreat supports an ADHD-specific pathway in the meantime - though it does not replace comprehensive family medicine or local primary care.

FasTreat currently displays a Canada-wide wait time of less than 24 hours. Individual availability in Nova Scotia may vary based on provider authorization, age eligibility, language, demand and clinical needs. This figure should be updated from the central website source.

Patients are matched with regulated healthcare professionals authorized to care for people physically located in Nova Scotia, in line with CPSNS's Virtual Care Standard. The available professional type may include a physician or nurse practitioner, depending on the live roster and clinical needs.

Physicians can be verified through CPSNS's Registrant Search. Nurse practitioners can be verified through the Nova Scotia College of Nursing's Search for a Nurse.

Yes. You must be physically located in Nova Scotia so FasTreat can confirm eligibility and match you with an appropriately authorized healthcare professional.

If clinically appropriate, your provider may prepare documentation to support a school or workplace accommodation request. The decision and document format depend on the clinical assessment, available information and the provider's professional judgment.

Potentially. With your consent, FasTreat can provide a clinical summary and recommendations. The receiving professional decides whether to assume prescribing or participate in shared care according to their clinical judgment and practice policies.

Medication may be discussed after a clinical evaluation when it is appropriate and safe. A prescription is never guaranteed. Some patients may need testing, specialist care, local monitoring or an in-person assessment.

If medication is prescribed, it can be sent to an eligible pharmacy selected by the patient, subject to prescribing requirements, local pharmacy availability and fulfilment arrangements. FasTreat partners offer additional delivery and pricing options where available.

No. Diagnosis and prescribing depend on the clinical evaluation, safety considerations and the healthcare professional's judgment. Completing a questionnaire or attending an appointment does not guarantee either outcome.

FasTreat is a private, self-pay service and is not presented as an insured service under MSI. A receipt may be submitted to a private insurer or health spending account. Reimbursement depends on the plan.

Coverage depends on the Nova Scotia Pharmacare Formulary program, medication, formulary status and any Exception Status criteria. Medication costs are separate from FasTreat service fees.