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Referring an Adult Patient
Services: Our primary service for adults is cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) through the DECODE programs, the DECODE Sleep Program and the DECODE Therapy Extension. The initial virtual consultation is to assess fit for the programs. If the programs are not the right fit, general advice, first steps, and resources are provided.
Highly motivated individuals may enroll in the DECODE Sleep Program before consultation through our Fast Track pathway— no referral required to apply. If the program is a good fit, referral and consultation is required for integrated medical support during the program.
Cost: Consultation is OHIP-covered. The DECODE programs are private-pay (sliding scale pricing available for the DECODE Sleep Program).
Referral Information
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Fax referrals to 647-689-7588
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Please include the patient's email address
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Referral does not trigger negation or require de-rostering
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This is not a general Sleep Medicine clinic. Sleep investigations and studies are not available.
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This is a virtual clinic — in-person visits are not available. Visits are hosted on Zoom and require a stable audio and video connection.
Resources to hare with patients
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Free DECODE Sleep Tips: a comprehensive self-paced video training covering the factors that fuel insomnia, general strategies, and practical first steps. Includes examples, resources, and implementation tools.
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DECODE Sleep Program Information and Fast Track Application: https://www.decodeinsomnia.com/dspinfo
What patients can expect after referral
After a referral is received, patients are contacted by email with information about the clinic and instructions to request a consultation. Patients are asked to request a consultation and review clinic policies within two weeks — if no action is taken within that timeframe, the file is closed and a new referral is required. Once a consultation is requested and approved, patients and families receive an email confirmation with their virtual visit link, along with resources to help them prepare.
Reminder messages are sent 14 days, 7 days, and 3 days before the appointment, as well as on the day of the visit. Patients are asked to submit intake forms at least 1 week before the appointment — otherwise, the consultation will be rescheduled.
Referring a Teen Patient (13-19y)
Services: We provide virtual consultation and treatment through the DECODE Sprint Program. If the DECODE Sprint Program is not the right fit, general advice, next steps, and resources are provided.
Cost: All teen services (including the DECODE Sprint Program) are fully OHIP-covered
Referral Information
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Fax referrals to 647-689-7588
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Please include an email address
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Referral does not trigger negation or require de-rostering
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This is not a general Sleep Medicine clinic. Sleep investigations and studies are not available.
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All care is virtual. In-person visits are not available. Visits are hosted on Zoom and require a stable audio and video connection.
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A parent or guardian is asked to attend the consultation and treatment follow-up visits.
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The teen must be present for all visits.
Resources to share with families
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Teen services and resources: www.decodeinsomnia.com/teens
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Parent resources: www.decodeinsomnia.com/parents
What families can expect after referral
After a referral is received, the parent/caregiver are contacted by email with information about the clinic and instructions to request a consultation. Parents are asked to request a consultation and review clinic policies within two weeks — if no action is taken within that timeframe, the file is closed and a new referral is required. Once a consultation is requested and approved, families receive an email confirmation with their virtual visit link, along with resources to help them prepare.
Reminder messages are sent 14 days, 7 days, and 3 days before the appointment, as well as on the day of the visit. Patients are asked to submit intake forms at least 1 week before the appointment — otherwise, the consultation will be rescheduled.