WELCOME and we look forward to working with you to evaluate your health needs from the perspective of Environmental Medicine. This package gives you information about Dr. Krop’s medical practice which incorporates complementary medicine as well as information about fees. Complementary medicine includes services which are not covered by OHIP. We remind you that this is not a primary care practice and you must have a family doctor for ongoing general care.
PLEASE read the enclosed Information About Dr. Jozef Krop’s Practice carefully. Read the Informed Consent Agreement carefully but do not sign it until you have seen Dr. Krop to discuss it. Complete the enclosed questionaires and bring the entire package with you to your first appointment. Please bring copies of any results of recent blood tests, x-rays, consultation reports, etc. from other physicians.
ALL new patients are required to undergo a basic initial evaluation. This includes a general medical assessment consisting of a medical history, physical examination, routine blood and urine tests (this portion is covered by OHIP). It also includes a comprehensive environmental and nutritional assessment, electrodermal screening and two hour educational session (this portion is not covered by OHIP). The initial evaluation is modified for different age groups. Other tests may be recommended which are not covered by OHIP. Follow up medical visits are covered by OHIP.
HEALTH is not achieved through the efforts of the medical staff alone. You as an individual also have the opportunity to take some responsibility for your own progress in improving your health. Success depends to a great degree upon compliance and the mutual respect and understanding of all involved. If, at any time, concerns arise regarding the treatment, please tell us. We can only help to correct situations we are aware of. We are here to help you and encourage you to take part in your health care. Keep in mind that it probably took time for your health to deteriorate and improvement cannot be expected overnight.
WE TRUST this information package is helpful.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call our office.
TOBACCO
is a major cause of illness and compounds many health problems.
It is a waste of time and expense for all concerned to investigate or treat
a patient using the procedures in this practice while smoking continues
at home by the patient or family members. Your home should be smoke-free
for at least 3 months prior to your visit and testing. Speak to your family
doctor about the many successful programs available to help you or your
family members quit smoking. As noted in our telephone message, anyone
who smokes or lives with a smoker will not be evaluated or treated in this
office.
SCENT-FREE
is the policy in our office. Due to sensitivites of patients and staff and to maintain good air qualtiy in the office, please ensure that you or anyone accompanying you DO NOT USE OR BRING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ON YOUR APPOINTMENT DAYS. Failure to do so may result in your being unable to see the doctor or to be tested:
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APPOINTMENTS
Please contact the office directly between 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday. Please note the office is closed on Fridays. 48 hours cancellation notice requested. Initial visits can last 3-4 hours with in-depth consultation, laboratory tests and preliminary screening. (Patients from a long distance may prefer booking 2-3 consecutive days ahead of time and stay overnight in the area). No patient is rushed and waiting time can occasionally be prolonged. We do ask for your patience and consideration if there are unavoidable delays on the day of your scheduled appointments. Please follow the above policies at every visit.
If you decide that you do not wish to keep your first appointment,
please let us know as soon as possible and kindly return the uncompleted
package to us.
ALLERGY RESEARCH GROUP, THORNE RESEARCH, PROFESSIONAL HEALTH PRODUCTS, NUTRICOLOGY, VITAL LIFE, ETC. Most of these brands are professional products not easily available at many pharmacies or health food stores. The vitamins and mineral supplements offered through this office are chosen for their high quality, hypoallergenic nature and high degree of tolerance. They are sold at the offices of some doctors, naturopaths, chiropractors and pharmacies specializing in nutritional supplements. Your pharmacist, if he/she is willing, can order them in for you irrespective of his/her location. You have many choices and you are under no obligation to purchase supplements here or elsewhere. The following list includes some of the pharmacies and health stores in Ontario which also carry these supplements.
AMICAN LABORATORIES, INC. Meadowvale Court Health Centre (Please note that Dr. Krop's wife, Elizabeth Krop, owns this company which also supplies the desensitization serums dispensed to patients)
HOOPER'S PHARMACY (Toronto & Mississauga) 416-699-3747; 416-928-3366; 905-278-4242
PORT CREDIT VILLAGE PHARMACY (Mississauga) 905-278-7237; 1-800-268-5229
CLAIRHURST PHARMACY (Toronto) 416-538-7788
MARKIE PHARMACY LTD. (Toronto) 416-969-9332
SMITH'S PHARMACY (Toronto) 416-488-2600
SUBURBAN DRUGS (Toronto) 416-621-3330
SUPPLEMENTS PLUS (Toronto) 416-962-8269; 416-766-2004
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE (Toronto) 416-239-3566
YORK DOWNS PHARMACY (Toronto) 416-633-2244
SAN TOTAL HEALTH (Markham) 905-201-1770
ATRIUM PHARMACY (Barrie) 705-734-2121
THE WELLNESS PHARMACY (Waterloo) 519-884-1025
CANADIAN APOTHECARY (London) 519-439-4100
TECUMSEH BIG V DRUG (Tecumseh) 519-735-2121
GLEBE APOTHECARY (Ottawa) 613-234-8587
NUTRICAM PHARMACY (Ottawa) 613-820-9065