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Maple is a virtual care platform that connects you with doctors and other healthcare providers via text, audio, or video. After you log in to your Maple account, you can request an online consultation.

Consultations work similarly to in-person appointments — the doctor can complete an assessment by asking questions about your symptoms, going through your health history, and determining what treatment is right for you. If they think your condition is more serious, they may tell you to go to a clinic for an in-person examination.

As a Maple member, you get 24/7 access to virtual primary care online and more. You can connect with our network of providers via text, audio, or video call within minutes.

Our membership costs $79.99/month and covers virtual care for patients and their families, including the primary account holder's spouse and any dependents.

For patients in eligible provinces, our membership includes:

• Access to daily primary care provider visits: One daily visit with a primary care provider for each family member in their household.
• Paediatric care: Covered paediatric primary care visits, available by appointment.
• Second medical opinions: access to a network of experts for a second opinion if diagnosed with a complex condition (e.g. cancer).
• Personal Health Check-Ins: A series of personalized, evidence-based proactive care screenings to maintain and improve health.
• iCBT courses: Access to iCBT (internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy) self-assessment and courses.
• Access to specialists in eligible provinces: Easy access to specialists on Maple within days, not months. No referral is needed.
• Specialist referrals in eligible provinces: Ability to be referred to a physician specialist for in-person care, if needed.
• Credit discounts: An $80 credit per month to be applied to a Maple specialist visit.

Please note that our membership cannot be combined with other offerings, such as private insurance coverage and provincial programs, where available. In some cases, membership fees can be covered by a Healthcare Spending Account (HSA) — check with your HSA provider for more details.

We accept all major credit cards, including AMEX cards, as well as Google and Apple Pay.

At Maple, we proudly prioritize privacy as a cornerstone of our virtual care services. We strictly adhere to privacy and healthcare legislation in Canada, such as PIPEDA and PHIPA regulations, to ensure patients' personal and health information remains completely private and safeguarded.

Our policies and consent processes are designed to be simple and easily understood, empowering individuals with control and a clear understanding of their healthcare journey. When using our services, a patient’s session is protected by a comprehensive security infrastructure and stringent data policies.

Patients also retain full control of their personal health information, medical records and test results at all times. Our approach is reinforced by consultations with leading experts, guaranteeing comprehensive policy frameworks that are reviewed at a regular cadence.

All providers delivering healthcare through Maple are licensed in Canada and governed by their licensing regulatory colleges, and in all instances, must act in accordance with the governing principles set out in the telemedicine policies of each medical regulator in the applicable province.

Regulators across Canada support and recognize the value of services like ours, and the way in which they can benefit patients, physicians, and Canada’s broader healthcare system by improving access to care and increasing efficiencies in the delivery of care.

Prednisone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the body. It is used to treat a variety of conditions, by reducing the immune system’s response to the disease, which reduces inflammation.

Prednisone can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including arthritis, lupus, asthma and other breathing disorders, allergies, skin problems, and more.

Prednisone should be taken as per doctor’s recommendation. It comes in different forms, such as tablets, capsules, syrups, inhalers, topical ointments, injections, and nasal sprays.

Prednisone side effects may include:

• Increased sweating
• Trouble sleeping
• Weight gain and swelling
• Acne
• Nausea or heartburn
• Loss of appetite
• Skin thinning
• Bone loss (if used chronically)

In rare cases, individuals can be allergic to prednisone or some of its ingredients. Additionally, certain conditions may contradict prednisone such as tuberculosis, so it is important to speak with a doctor before taking prednisone.

If you are seeing signs of inflammation, speak to a doctor here on Maple to see if prednisone is right for you.

Prednisone does expire, though its lifespan can vary depending on its form. Tablets can have a shelf life as long as 36 months, while the liquid form can be as short as 6 months. Expiry dates should be listed clearly on the packaging, either near the lot number or on the pharmacy label. If there is no expiry date listed, talk to your pharmacist about when it could expire. It’s recommended to avoid taking expired prednisone, because it may lose its potency or even possibly increase negative symptoms.