Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Rural health system leaders described 5 methods to provide rural specialty access: community-based, visiting, referrals to larger towns, telehealth, and management by primary care with specialist support. Barriers included workforce shortages, travel times, geography, inclement weather, and insurance limitations.
Dr. Zaar
MAY 20, 2025
Shorter Wait Times: In-person referrals can come with frustratingly long waitlists. Here’s a quick rundown of the process: Referral: Most virtual platforms will ask for a referral from your family doctor or pediatrician. If you don’t have full coverage, private insurance might help with costs.
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Dr. Zaar
MAY 20, 2025
Instead of waiting for months for in-Persen referrals, women can now receive timely assessment and recommendations from the comfort of their homes. Thanks to platforms like Maple, WELL Health, and provincial telehealth programs, more Canadian women are turning to digital solutions for their hormone health.
Dr. Zaar
MAY 20, 2025
Online endocrinology services offer: Timely Consultations: Say goodbye to long waits for in-person referrals. Platforms like Maple, WELL Health, and various provincial telehealth programs—such as Telehealth Ontario and HealthLink BC—provide dependable online endocrinology services throughout Canada. Are These Services Covered?
GeriPal
JUNE 5, 2025
The obstacles hindering referrals to palliative care services. We also take a dive into these 2 articles that Connie first authored: Palliative care in nursing homes: A qualitative study on referral criteria and implications for research and practice. And what does that referral process look like? So that part we know and I.
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