March 30, 2023
The province is betting the system will lead to shorter wait times. Instead of faxing, emailing or mailing requests to a surgeon, primary care providers will use the Ocean eReferrals system to send their requests for surgical consultations. The province hopes the system will give patients better information on the status of their referral and allow for better tracking, review and management of referrals. Eventually, the system will include consult wait time information for faster consults. The service is already live for primary care providers and surgeons at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health. Work’s underway to expand the system to allow for e-referrals for diagnostic imaging services.
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