OTN
The rate of change in the digital world is nothing short of dazzling. The way we work, communicate and collaborate continues to evolve with new services and applications being introduced every day.
So it gives me great pleasure to announce the launch of the OTNhub, the new one-stop telemedicine service that delivers enhanced convenience and functionality to Ontario’s healthcare providers.
When the integration of OTN services is fully completed in the near future, the OTNhub will allow Primary Care Providers, Specialty Care Providers (specialists and allied health providers) and Healthcare Organizations to access all services relevant to them with a single sign-in. From... | |
OTN Teledermatology is a free service allows primary care physicians to securely send a digital photograph and brief description of patient’s skin condition to a dermatologist.
Here are five pearls to benefit most from OTN Teledermatology:
1) Ensure to provide essential OTN Teledermatology referral information:
Referring GP info: GP name, MOH/billing (not CPSO) number, phone number
Patient information: correct name, DOB, valid health card and correct version
Ideally, one issue per patient consult and avoid multiple submissions
Brief relevant history, pertinent positives and negatives
Details of drug plan: e.g. work plan or ODB
Good pictures, i.e.... | |
OTN is an independent, not-for-profit
organization funded by the
Government of Ontario.