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Changes in patterns and referrals of Nova Scotians seeking mental health care through 2-1-1 Referral Service [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context 2-1-1 is a designated phone help line in Canada and the US that provides referrals for individuals to local government and community-based services for a wide variety of needs, including social, health care, and mental health services. 2-1-1 Nova Scotia has operated since 2013 as a nonprofit that offers 24/7 assistance.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

2013-0421 Tighe M, Afzal NA, Bevan A, et al. But if they’re not improving, And that could be a cause for referral to gastroenterology. Remember, our community pediatricians, family medicine doctors, are brilliant. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2018;66(3):516-554. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000001889 Pediatrics.