Specialist Referral Request
Request a referral to a specialist, where clinically appropriate.
Our team confirms the exact price for this service after reviewing your request — before any payment is collected. Consultation fees pay for clinician review — prescriptions, notes, and referrals remain at the clinician's discretion. Not for medical emergencies — if this is an emergency, call 911.
About this service
What you can expect
If you believe you need specialist care, a MedVibe clinician can assess your situation and — where clinically appropriate — provide a referral letter. Referrals follow clinical assessment; wait times and acceptance are determined by the receiving specialist and your provincial system.
How this service works
This service can be handled online or via a booked appointment, depending on your situation and clinician recommendation.
Clinician discretion. All prescriptions, notes, requisitions, and treatment plans are provided only when clinically appropriate and at the clinician's discretion.
Not for emergencies. If this is a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Some concerns may require in-person care.
Process
Step by step
- 1
Explain your need
Describe your condition and why you believe specialist care is needed; attach relevant records.
- 2
Clinician assessment
A licensed clinician reviews whether a referral is clinically supported.
- 3
Referral sent
Where appropriate, a referral letter is prepared and sent.
A complete request, not a guaranteed appointment
Prepare a referral that helps the specialist triage the request
The nurse practitioner assesses the need, verifies relevant information, and prepares a request when referral is clinically indicated. The specialist or facility remains responsible for acceptance and timing.
- 1
Assessment
Clarify the concern, its duration, and its impact.
- 2
Record
Gather relevant results, treatments, and earlier consultations.
- 3
Referral
State the clinical question and appropriate priority.
- 4
Follow-up
Confirm where it was sent and what happens next.
What strengthens a request
- A clear clinical question
- Treatments already tried and their outcome
- Relevant available laboratory or imaging results
- Accurate contact details for the selected resource, when known
Acceptance and wait time
MedVibe can prepare and transmit an appropriate referral, but it does not control the specialist’s acceptance criteria or wait time. A different care setting may be recommended when virtual assessment is not sufficient.
Questions
Common questions about Specialist Referral Request
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