Health Care Provider Information
The Obesity and WLS Clinic accepts referrals from Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and Specialists. It is important that patients have a PCP who is able to monitor biometrics, make medication adjustments, review labs, and provide motivational interviewing throughout the WLS program.
Health Care Providers who are interested in referring patients for WLS should review the referral documents included on this page.
Referring your Patient for Weight Loss Surgery
- WLS Referral Process
- WLS Patient Health History
- WLS Program Patient Instructions
- WLS eLearning Expectations for Patients
- WLS Pathway to Bariatric Surgery Referral
Weight Loss Surgery Information
Funding Support Letters
- Letter for Patients Self-Advocating for Coverage (Non-Union)
- Patient Letter for Union
- Template Letter Advocating for Anti-Obesity Medication Coverage Physical-Letter-to-Private-Payers.docx (live.com)
Supports and Resources
- 2020 Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines - Obesity Canada
- Canadian Obesity Network Home - Obesity Canada
- Obesity Care Clinic Cape Breton Obesity Care Clinic Referral Form | Nova Scotia Health Authority (nshealth.ca)
- Dieticians of Canada Dietitians of Canada - Home
- Primary Care - Health Goal Coaching Register for Online Wellness Programs - (nshealth.ca)
- Community Health Teams www.communityhealthteams.ca
- Physical Activity Counselling Practice Support Program Primary Health Care | Information and Wellness Portal (nshealth.ca)