Referrals
Referrals to Specialists – Coordinated Care at Grandview Medical Centre
At Grandview Medical Centre, your family doctor coordinates referrals to specialists when your care requires additional expertise. Referrals are an important part of ensuring you receive the right care at the right time, but it’s important to understand that an appointment with a specialist may not be scheduled immediately.
Timeline and Follow-Up
After your doctor submits a referral, the specialist’s office will schedule an appointment based on availability and urgency. If you have not received an appointment date within two months, please contact our office at 519-623-4200 so we can follow up and help ensure your referral is progressing.
Missed Specialist Appointments
Keeping your scheduled appointments is crucial. Missing an appointment with a specialist may result in:
A monetary fee charged by the specialist’s office
Potential delays in receiving care, as rescheduling may take longer than the original wait time
To avoid delays and additional costs, it is important to attend all appointments or provide adequate notice if you must cancel.
Referrals to Out-of-Town Specialists
If your referral requires seeing a specialist outside of your local area, please provide your family doctor with complete and accurate information to help expedite the process. This includes:
Correct spelling of the specialist’s name
Address of the office or clinic
Telephone number
Fax number
Providing these details ensures that the referral is sent quickly and accurately, helping to minimize delays in your care.
Additional Information
Our team is here to support you throughout the referral process. You can contact us if you:
Need clarification about your referral
Want to confirm that the referral was sent
Need guidance on preparing for your specialist appointment
By working together with your family doctor and the specialist, you receive coordinated, timely, and effective care that addresses your health needs efficiently and safely.