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 3 Open Clinical Review will begin Winter 2026.
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 2026.
General Surgery
BEACON (Diagnostic Assessment Centers)
Sickle Cell
Neurosurgery
General Internal Medicine
Vascular Surgery
Geriatrics
General Pediatrics
Note: This list is subject to change as planning progresses.
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 & Addiction PCA forms has ended. The links to the draft specialty forms can be found below.
Completed Standardized eReferral Forms
Click on the link to each specialty to view the most recent standardized form.
Note: The final eReferral forms 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.