A FHT is an approach to primary health care that brings together different health care providers to coordinate the highest possible care. The team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, respiratory therapists and clinical pharmacist working together in an interdisciplinary setting.
To see one of our Social Workers or Respiratory Therapists, please talk to your family physician about a referral. Registered Dietitians and Nurse Practitioners do not require a referral. Simply call our office to book an appointment.
The services focus on primary health care including disease prevention, health promotion and disease management.
There is no cost to you, however all programs and services offered by New Vision are funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. If you are not able to make an appointment or you no longer require an appointment with one of our interdisciplinary health providers, please contact our office. We require 48 hours notice to cancel or change an appointment. Multiple missed or late cancellations with interdisciplinary health providers will not be rebooked.
Outside of regular clinic hours, New Vision patients may contact 1-866-553-7205. This phone number will connect you to a registered nurse who will assess your concerns. If it is determined that you should see the physician on-call, the nurse will assist in those arrangements. We ask that you do not go to other clinics. If you cannot wait for the physician on-call or if your problem is of a more urgent nature, we request that you go to the nearest Emergency Department.
In some cases, your physician or nurse practitioner may specify a number of refills on your prescription, which your pharmacy will keep on record. If you need a prescription renewed in which a refill is not already specified, please have your pharmacist fax your request to our office. In most cases, refill requests will be completed within 2-3 days so be sure to request your refills well before you completely run out of your present medication. In some cases, your physician or nurse practitioner may wish to see or speak to you before renewing a prescription. Your pharmacist will inform you or our office will contact you if this is the case.
What if I'm referred to see a specialist?
If your physician refers you a medical specialist, our reception staff will make your appointment and let you know when and where to go. We will send any information needed ahead for you. If you cannot go at the appointed time, please contact your specialist's office to reschedule. Please do not miss specialists' appointments as they often take weeks or months to schedule and they may charge you for a missed appointment. You may also need to obtain radiology digital images from labs/hospitals to take to relevant specialist appointments.
With your permission, the camera is used to ensure the quality of care being given, and as a teaching resource for the students. Please be assured that your health matters are held in the strictest confidence, and that any video-recording will only be done with your permission. The tapes are used for educational purposes only and are subsequently erased after review. If you have any questions, please speak to your family physician.
We are not currently able to take on new patients. You can contact Health Care Connect directly at 1-800-445-1822 or visit their website: Health Care Connect
