ReferALS Early Referral Tool
The ReferALS Early Referral Tool is part of the ReferALS program, which both physicians and patients can use to help prepare them on the steps for referral to a Canadian ALS Research Network (CALS) Clinic.
The initiative aims to reduce time to diagnosis of ALS across Canada, expediting critical access to multidisciplinary care, approved treatments, and clinical trials.
This is a PDF document that is downloadable and printable.
- Pages one and two are a tool for non-ALS general or community neurologists to use to support them in referring someone experiencing symptoms of ALS to a Canadian Research Network (CALS) Clinic.
- Page three is a tool for patients to help answer questions around why they may be being referred to a CALS clinic and provides more information on the CALS network.
- Page four was designed as a space for referring neurologists or patients to write down notes or questions they may have.
For delays and hurdles in the diagnostic process, we encourage referring your clinician to the ReferALS Early Referral Tool and the information presented on our diagnosis page.