Telemedicine

Dialogue provides confidential support for a wide range of common health concerns, including sinus pain, cough, fever, and more.

Consultations are available 24/7 in the Dialogue app. While most visits are on-demand, some specialized services may require an appointment.

Who is eligible to use Dialogue?

  • Employees and their immediate family members (limited to spouse and children), even if not enroled in health benefits
  • Members cannot consult on behalf of someone else for legal reasons (exception for children under 14 and medico-legal dependents)
  • Children aged 14 and older are required to consult with practitioners through their own account unless a parent or guardian has been explicitly invited by the patient.
  • Members are required to be physically located in Canada when using Dialogue. It is not possible to use Dialogue services from elsewhere except for administrative tasks (appointment booking, healthcare navigation)

Dialogue can help across a broad range of common ailments. Below are examples of the conditions that can be evaluated or treated virtually through the Dialogue app.

  • Certain conditions: sinus pain, common cold, headaches, sore throat, cough, fever, vomiting or diarrhea
  • Minor emergencies: urinary tract infection, superficial infections, conjunctivitis or sinusitis
  • Advice regarding minor injuries: cuts, bites, muscular or joint pains
  • Sexual health: sexually-transmitted infection (STI) information and screening

Dialogue can also help find clinics, laboratories, imaging centers, specialists, and allied health practitioners with specific criteria through its updated and extensive database of providers.

Dialogue is fully confidential and secure. Your health information is never accessible to the Company or family members. Complete the following steps to create your account:

  1. Download the app on your smartphone or access it online in your browser at app.dialogue.co.
  2. Click on “Create your account.”
  3. Follow the instructions to complete your profile. If asked for an email, enter a personal email. You will need to enter your iA certificate number to create your account.
  4. Invite your spouse and dependent children by clicking on the profile icon on the top right of the home screen, then Family. Be sure to create your account and add your dependents before they register for themselves.
  5. If you need additional help, email Dialogue at support@dialogue.co.

Requesting Care

To speak with a care provider:

  1. Log in to your Dialogue account using the app or by visiting app.dialogue.co in your web browser.
  2. Select Get care now on your homepage, or the Services tab in the lower menu to see all the services available to you.
  3. Choose the type of care you need and complete a brief questionnaire. Dialogue will evaluate your situation and direct you to the best resource for your specific needs.
  4. You’ll then be guided to schedule an appointment with a care provider at a time that works best for you, or directed to external resources better suited to your concern.