Standardized eReferral Forms in Ontario
In an effort to reduce administrative burden and improve clinician and patient experience across the province, and to support the goals of the ‘Patients Before Paperwork’ (Pb4P) initiative, Ontario Health is collaborating with Amplify Care to develop standardized eReferral forms.
Phase 2 Open Clinical Review is now closed. Thank you for your feedback.
The Phase 2 Open Clinical Review on standardized eReferral forms for Endocrinology, Plastic Surgery, Infectious Disease, Psychiatry, and Mental Health and Addictions Provincial Coordinated Access (PCA) is now closed.
If you’d like to review the draft forms, please click on the below links. Please note: These are for reference only as we are no longer accepting feedback.
Mental Health & Addictions PCA Form*
*Please click here for additional information on the Mental Health and Addictions Provincial Coordinated Access form.
Note: These final eReferral forms will be available in both English and French.
eReferral Forms Guidelines
- All specialty forms are developed using a standardized structure and established best practices, ensuring that foundational elements are consistent across all forms.
- This standardized structure was co-designed in collaboration with consultant specialists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, specialized care organizations, administrators, and OHTs.
Phase 1A
The Open Clinical Review period has ended, and 11 specialty forms are now complete. Note: The links to the speciality forms are included below.
Phase 1B
The Open Clinical Review period has ended, and three specialty forms (Cataract, Orthopedic & Medical Imaging) are nearing completion. Note: The links to these speciality forms are included below.
Phase 2
The Open Clinical Review for Endocrinology, Plastic Surgery, Infectious Disease, Psychiatry, and Mental Health & Addictions PCA Forms begin September 3, closing on September 22.
Phase 3
Planning is currently underway for the development of additional standardized eReferral forms in the following specialty areas. The Open Clinical Review for this phase is expected to take place in winter 2025. Note: This list is subject to change as planning progresses.
- Chronic Pain
- BEACON (Diagnostic Assessment Centers)
- Sickle Cell
- Neurosurgery
- General Internal Medicine
- HCCSS
- Vascular Surgery
- Geriatrics
- General Pediatrics
- Diabetes Education Program
- General Surgery
Completed Standardized eReferral Forms from Phase 1A and 1B
Click on the link to each specialty to view the most recent standardized form.
* These forms are nearing completion.
Note: The final eReferral forms from Phase 1A and 1B will be available in both English and French.
Next Steps
If you have questions, please contact us at ereferral@amplifycare.com.
Together, we will create standardized eReferral forms that support timely, high-quality care for all patients.