- Intended For
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Seniors with psychiatric issues who live in remote areas of Ontario and do not have access to local psychiatric services or who require a specialist consultation
- Referral Requirements:
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Physician referral required. Please download the form and call your doctor.
- Additional Referral Details
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To discuss patient referral, please call (416) 535-8501, ext. 39611.
- Services Offered As:
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Outpatient
- Program Duration:
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Consultation only
- Additional Location Details:
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Patients must be able to access a local telemedicine location.
- Contact Phone Number:
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416 535-8501 ext. 39611
Types of Treatment and Services Offered
- medication review
- diagnostic assessment of common psychiatric disorders
- behavioural management of dementia
- suitability for psychotherapy
Program Overview
This service provides patients aged 65 and over with geriatric psychiatry consultations including: medication review, diagnostic assessment of common psychiatric disorders, and behavioural management of dementia. Patients aged 60 to 64 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The Ontario Telemedicine Network scheduling office will work with CAMH, the patient's telemedicine site and the patient/patient's family to schedule the appointment.