Colorectal Cancer Diagnostic Assessment Program

Improved communication with one point of contact

Our dedicated patient navigator will:

• provide timely access to staging diagnostic tests
• coordinate care
• prepare patients for surgical consults
• provide patients with referrals as necessary
• provide reliable education material and support
• improve the cancer journey for patient

» Refer a patient using our e-referral option

» Download a print referral form (PDF) and fax to 416-480-7818

» Download a FIT+ expedited colonoscopy referral form (PDF) and fax it to 416-480-7818*

*For accessible referral, please use e-referral form above

Please note:

1. Pathology, when made available, should be discussed by the referring physician with the patient. The navigator does not discuss pathology results.
2. Staging imaging will be coordinated by the patient navigator, and at the site at which the surgeon is located.
3. Provide Creatinine results, if available, for patients over 60 years of age.
4. Immediately after patients register with our CRC-DAP, they will receive a new patient package. This package includes patient education materials and an online resource.
5. The patient navigator will be available to patients after the referral is received, and will offer patients support and navigation.
6. Primary care providers have direct access to the patient navigator.
7. The patient will be notified of their appointment with the surgeon, by the patient navigator, and with a notification of the referring physician's office if requested.

Diagnostic Assessment Programs (DAP) are evidence-based programs to:

• improve the coordination of care
• reduce wait times and help minimize disease progression
• improve the patient experience.

DAP standards and practice are set by Cancer Care Ontario and are based on many improvement strategies provided by primary care providers.

From referral to first treatment, DAPs ensure:

• patient-centred care
• a coordinated, streamlined, referral and follow-up system
• setting and monitoring of quality indicators for continuous improvement.

DAPs provide:

• a central access system
• access to care coordination and patient navigation
• access to multidisciplinary expertise
• comprehensive, coordinated diagnostic services with capacity for timely diagnosis.