Stroke Prevention Clinics (SPCs) provide evidence-based, interdisciplinary care for individuals at high risk of stroke, streamlining risk factor management and timely access to diagnostic and preventive interventions.
IMPORTANT: Patients with stroke or TIA symptoms within the past 48 hours should be sent to the nearest emergency department for brain imaging.
Referral requirements
Patients with suspected stroke or TIA not yet assessed by a neurologist
Patients with concerning stroke risk factors
- Referrals are accepted from medical doctors and nurse practitioners only
Quebec patients are accepted if referred by an ED physician or specialist
- The Queensway Carleton Hospital SPC only accepts patients referred by their own emergency department.
- Timely initiation of secondary prevention interventions can significantly reduce the risk of a major stroke. Learn more about Stroke Prevention for Primary Care Physicians.
How to refer a patient
Click one of the buttons on the right to submit a PDF or use the OCEAN e‑Referral Network (free from Ministry of Health for improved tracking over fax. To onboard:
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