Dianne,
I was very lucky to keep my doctor when I moved from Campbell River to Nanoose. There are very few doctors taking on new patients on Vancouver Island, and in Nanaimo/Parksville/Qualicum there is only one drop-in clinic and it's always packed. At least we have one! The waits there can be very long, too. I had to go there two weeks ago for something urgent and I took a book. Fortunately the doctors there are excellent. We definitely need more family doctors here in BC.
I hope you feel better soon.