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eConsult is a secure, online tool that allows physicians and nurse practitioners to send patient-specific, clinical questions to specialists, and receive advice for treatment in seven days or less. It often eliminates the need for a face-to-face visit with a specialist.

Contact: Digital Health Support Team

The Ontario eServices Program delivers digital services (eConsult and eReferral) that support clinical workflows and facilitate smoother transitions in care and an improved patient experience. To learn more about how the eServices Program manages eConsult and eReferral, please visit the website. The Ontario eServices Program is co-managed by the Ontario eConsult Centre of Excellence and the eHealth Centre of Excellence and is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health.