Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Who can refer a patient?
- Any Licensed Physician in Canada can refer patients.
Who can refer a client?
- Lawyers, Paralegals, Rehabilitation Centres, Case Management Services, and Medical Assessment Centre’s. Anyone can refer clients who have suffered traumas due to personal injuries.
What type of patient population are Conciergedoc physicians’ experts in managing?
Patients who have suffered traumas due to personal injuries such as:
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- Car Accident
- Pedestrian Accident
- Bike Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Truck Accident
- Slip &. Fall Accident
- Faulty Product & Product Liability
- ATV Accidents
- Diving & Swimming Accidents
- Long Term Disability
- And who have the following injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Spinal Injuries
- Orthopaedic Injuries (Fractures)
- Children’s Injuries
What are the most common symptoms experienced by patients who have suffered traumas due to Motor Vehicle Collisions and or Slip and Fall injuries?
Physical Symptoms
- Headaches
- Dizziness, Fatigue
- Vision problems
- Tinnitus
- Jaw pain (temporomandibular joint symptoms)
- Whiplash
- Neck / Shoulder pain and stiffness
- Arm pain and/or Weakness
- Back Pain
- Hip and Knee Pain
- Chronic Pain Syndrome
Psychological Symptoms
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Flashbacks, Nightmares
- Hopelessness
- Social Anxiety
- Hyper-vigilance
- Paranoia
- Depression
- General Anxiety Disorder – Heightened Stress and Anxiety
- Agoraphobia
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Habitual Sleeplessness
- Insomnia
What are the most common challenges faced by Primary Care Physicians managing this patient population?
- The ability to have patients assessed by Medical Specialists (i.e., such as Psychiatrist, Neurologists, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chronic Pain Specialists) in a timely fashion
- The ability to have Diagnostic Imaging Studies performed in a timely fashion
- Experiencing undo pressure from patient advocates (i.e., lawyers, paralegals, insurance companies etc.) to order Diagnostic Imaging studies if not warranted, to refer to Medical Specialists if not warranted and to fill in questionnaires and or complete insurance documents immediately
How does Conciergedoc.ca deal with the challenges faced by Primary Care Physicians as they pertain to this patient population?
Conciergedoc’s roster of Telemedicine Physicians and Medical Specialists have extensive experience in managing this patient population.
Conciergedoc provides an innovative end-to-end concierge Healthcare Delivery Service via Telemedicine Consultations to enhance patient care and to ensure Maximum Medical Recovery is achieved as a patient’s Medical Status is tracked and assessed on timely and ongoing basis.
Conciergedoc’s roster of Telemedicine Physicians and Medical Specialists have extensive experience in completing forms provided by Insurance Companies, Legal Representatives, Rehabilitation Centres and or Third-party Case Management Providers.
Conciergedoc’s network of OHIP covered Family Physicians and Medical Specialists enables patients to be evaluated in a timely fashion.
What are the benefits to Lawyers, Paralegals, Rehabilitation Centres, Case Management Services, and Medical Assessment Centre’s in enrolling clients in the Health Status Monitoring Program?
- Enrolment guarantees a client will be assessed 1~2 times per month by a Family Medicine Physician via OHIP. This detail alone provides the referral source a sense of calmness knowing their client will be assessed routinely
- All telemedicine consultations result in an OHIP consultation note which documents the medical status of the patient on an ongoing basis
- Family Medicine Telemedicine Consultations subsequently result in referrals to Medical Specialists. These Medical Specialists include but are not limited to:
- Conciergedoc Telemedicine Physicians complete Insurance Forms. These forms include:
- OCF-3’s
- OCF-18 Treatment Plans
- OCF-19’s
- Conciergedoc Telemedicine Physicians schedule Diagnostic Imaging Studies in a timely fashion
- Conciergedoc Telemedicine Physicians schedule appointments with Allied Health Professionals
Our team of Physician’s focuses on Patient Care and providing a Case Management approach by directly communicating with the patient’s representative to ensure Maximum Medical Recovery is achieved and to ensure NO Medical Issues fall through the cracks.
Our program focuses on managing the medical issues which have resulted secondary to the personal injuries. All OHIP consultation notes are provided to the referring physician on an ongoing basis.
Is there a fee to enrol clients into the Health Status Monitoring Program?
All Telemedicine Consultations performed in Ontario by Licensed Canadian physicians are covered by OHIP.
CONCIERGEDOC bills a nominal fee for patients enrolled in the Health Status Monitoring Program. These fees are utilized to:
- coordinate and ensure the successful scheduling of patients throughout the term of the enrolment
- provide a Health Status Monitoring Report which is updated routinely
Details regarding pricing can be provided upon request.
How much is a Physician Telemedicine Consultation?
All Telemedicine Consultations are covered by OHIP. This fee includes Medication Delivery, access to a Licensed Physician, access to our support centre and a virtual record of all Telemedicine Consultations. If you do not have OHIP, most consultations are $50.
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