Welcome to Chats on Change where Nova Scotia Health Interim CEO Karen Oldfield speaks to health leaders about the work they are doing to improve the system for providers and the people we care for.Today Karen welcomes Dr. Jan Sommers and RN Jenna Gallop to discuss VirtualEmergencyNS, a pilot project (originally spearheaded by nurse Jessica Langille) that launched in February where patients who consent to a virtual appointment have a consultation with an emergency-trained physician, supported by an on-site nurse or advanced care paramedic. The program is intended to reduce wait times for Nova Scotians visiting the emergency department with health concerns that can be appropriately treated through a virtual visit.Transcript available at https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/Gorr2PyohgnomsADq3zkwC-M5ohlzZIYdrMr75yy4tWWpH2QrZ9OVLT8imCTxwCvJ4qFn2vP5ff3IQIb3EUED-bXgdk?loadFrom=SharedLink