Vascular Surgery Group Enhances Patient Care Through eConsults

The Vascular Surgery eConsult group is transforming patient care across the vast Southeast region by harnessing the power of eConsult services. Spearheaded by Drs. David Zelt and Michael Yacob, this initiative allows primary care providers (PCPs) to consult with vascular specialists remotely, minimizing the need for in-person appointments and ensuring patients receive timely care without the burden of long-distance travel. 

Growing SEAMO’s virtual eConsult clerk pilot project

Sending eConsults has never been easier in the Southeast region thanks to SEAMO’s virtual clerk pilot project. In its initial stages in February 2022, this project launched with seven primary care providers (PCPs) from across the region and one clerk to triage eConsults to specialists in Ontario. The project’s process is the virtual eConsult clerk submits the eConsults and retrieves the response on behalf of the PCPs. Currently, the pilot project has expanded to 28 PCPs and added another clerk in operation.