Referral Information

Below is the referral process for 1. Healthcare Providers (MD, NP, OB-GYN) and 2. Rehabilitation Consultants.

1. Healthcare Providers (MD, NP, OB-GYN): How to Refer a Patient

We aim to make the referral process seamless for administrative staff:

1. Complete the Electronic Referral Form: Complete the electronic referral form here. Information submitted through this form is encrypted end-to-end using TLS 1.2 or higher with 256-bit encryption.
2. Attach Current Lab Results: Drag and drop a current downloaded PDF lab report, including a general blood (hematology) panel, ferritin, fasting blood glucose, HbA1C, a lipid panel (cholesterol), and any other relevant lab results. Click “Submit”.
3. We Handle the Rest: Once received, our office will contact the patient directly to schedule their intake.

If you prefer, you can use the downloadable BBDNutrition Dietitian Referral Form and fax it with current lab results, but please do NOT fax more than 10 pages in total.

You can also provide them with our one-page BBDNutrition Practice Overview Brochure, so they can review our services and reach out to us directly.

If you have any questions, please reach out through the Contact Me form.

2. Rehabilitation Consultants: How to Obtain a Quote for Services

1. Complete the Electronic Referral Form: Complete the electronic referral form here. Information submitted through this form is encrypted end-to-end using TLS 1.2 or higher with 256-bit encryption.
2. Attach Current Lab Results: Drag and drop a current downloaded PDF lab report, including a general blood (hematology) panel, ferritin, fasting blood glucose, HbA1C, a lipid panel (cholesterol), and any other relevant lab results. Click “Submit”.

   NOTE: If you are sending lab results or other patient documentation, please attach a copy of the patient’s signed consent authorizing disclosure of this information to BetterByDesign Nutrition.

   The client can download their most recent complete lab report by following these instructions:

   Instructions for downloading a PDF lab report from BC or ON
   Instructions for downloading a PDF lab report from AB
3. Once we receive the completed BBDNutrition Referral Form and a copy of the client’s most recent complete lab work, we will reach out to you to discuss proposed services and estimated costs.

If you prefer, you can use the downloadable BBDNutrition Dietitian Referral Form and fax it with current lab results, but please do NOT fax more than 10 pages in total.

Estimated Costs of Services:

For routine cases, we bill the Assessment Visit as a Standard Clinical Nutrition Appointment ($150); for clients with complex clinical needs, we bill it as a Complex Clinical Nutrition Appointment ($170).

Services for Meal Plan design, the Nutrition Education Session to teach the Meal Plan, follow-up visits, and any requested Provider Reports from the Dietitian will be billed as either a Standard Clinical Nutrition Appointment ($150) or a Complex Clinical Nutrition Appointment ($170), depending on the client’s clinical needs.

Standard Clinical Nutrition Appointment: $150 (GST exempt), billed at the standard clinical rate for individualized nutrition care. Appointments are 50 minutes, with 10 minutes for reviewing clinical data, requesting additional lab tests (if needed), and planning next steps.

Complex Clinical Nutrition Appointment: $170 (GST exempt), for complex cases. Appointments are 50 minutes, with 10 minutes for reviewing clinical data, requesting additional lab tests (if needed), and planning next steps.

Why refer your patients?

• Improve patient health outcomes
• Increase patient satisfaction
• Support patient health and nutrition goals
• Reduce medication use

Common Questions

Q: What clinical documentation should be submitted alongside the referral form?

A: To help optimize the initial clinical assessment, please fax the completed referral form along with recent, relevant laboratory findings, diagnostic reports, or specific dietary orders. To minimize administrative data burdens, please limit the accompanying chart documentation to 10 pages or less.

Q: What is the turnaround time for onboarding a referred patient?

A: Once your clinic faxes the referral form, our office will reach out directly to the patient within 2 to 3 business days to initiate scheduling. If the patient prefers to contact us directly, your staff can provide them with the BBDNutrition Practice Overview Brochure.

Q: Can I refer patients needing Routine Health or Chronic Disease Management, as well as Digestive Health issues?

A: Yes. With 18 years of private practice experience, I can accommodate complex multi-system profiles. This includes patients navigating concurrent metabolic health challenges such as type 2 diabetes (not on insulin) or NAFLD alongside functional GI disorders such as IBS or functional dyspepsia.

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