The 2 doctors on the Pender Islands are part of an on-call pool with doctors on Galiano and Mayne and together they provide emergency coverage for everyone on-the Southern Gulf Islands, whether a patient of the Medical Clinic, a part time resident with a Doctor elsewhere, or a visitor to the Island. Call 911 in case of an emergency, and the dispatch will call the Ambulance as well as Doctor on call to respond. Usually you are met at the Emergency Treatment Room by one of the physicians however there will be times especially during the weekend when a Doctor from one of the other Islands may be on call, and they will triage with the Ambulance staff to help diagnose the situation and recommend the most appropriate response.