Description of Akira: Healthcare On-Demand

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Get on-demand access to Canadian healthcare providers by secure text and video, whenever you need it. No appointments necessary, no more unnecessary waiting rooms.

PLEASE NOTE: Akira is currently not covered by provincial health insurance plans like OHIP, RAMQ or MSP. Memberships may be covered by your employer through your employee benefits plan or can be purchased directly through the app.

Download the app and start a consultation to speak to one of our clinicians who can help you choose the right option for your needs — free of charge.

Akira’s clinical team can:
– Answer health-related questions
– Diagnose many common illnesses
– Order lab tests and imaging
– Prescribe or renew medications
– Refer you to specialists

Over 50% of questions and concerns that would usually take you to the doctor’s office can be addressed on the app, making Akira a convenient and easy option for a wide variety of common issues. This includes:
– Cold and flu
– Medication renewals
– Sinus issues
– UTIs
– Skin issues
– Travel medicine
– Eye issues
– Sexual health
– Family planning

Think Akira should be included in your employee benefits plan? Let us know! We’d love to get in touch with your benefits manager.

Accessibility:
Users with special accessibility considerations should use the web-based version of our app found at https://akira.md/patient

DISCLAIMER:
Akira is not meant for medical emergencies. For emergencies, dial 911 or go straight to the nearest Emergency Room.

Our health care practitioners do not prescribe controlled substances (e.g. narcotics).

Akira is not a replacement for your family doctor. Our health care practitioners should not be your primary point of contact for chronic diseases, cancer, or other complex care.
On September 29th, the Akira app will be renamed to TELUS Health Virtual Care. This update includes important technical changes to ensure continued service under the new name.