Patient experience with eReferral in Ontario Health Central Region
Patients who are emailed appointment information and reminders report an improved healthcare experience and prefer eReferral to their previous referral experiences.
Quick Facts
When clinicians include a patient’s email address in the electronic referral, patients receive appointment information and status updates by email, can confirm their appointments online, and have opportunity to provide feedback through a survey link.
- 3,387 OH-Central patients responded to an experience survey between April 2023 and January 2024
- 87% of patients report being satisfied with eReferral
- 83% patients felt more informed throughout their eReferral experience as compared to their previous referral experiences
- 72% of survey respondents were over the age of 60
- Online confirmation of appointments enabled through eReferral, reduce the need for clinic staff to reach out and connect with patients to confirm appointments, improving efficiency.
Great communication email and let me know that I would be receiving communication when the appointment was booked so I was not left wondering if the referral was sent
OH-Central Patient
Patient Experience Survey
Impressed how quickly I was contacted for appointment and how quickly I can be seen.
Clear and straightforward information. Everything is there for me to refer back to at any time.
OH-Central Patients
Patient Experience Survey
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