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The Virtual Physician Lounge is a provincial telephone consultation service that allows patients, through their primary care providers, to consult with a specialist and discuss complex but non-urgent patient conditions. |
LINK is available 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday – Friday, excluding statutory holidays
To use LINK, call the SFCC @
1-866-766-6050 (press 7)
Let the SFCC Coordinator know that you are requesting a LINK specialist consult.
Use your Saskatchewan Referral/Consult Checklist to prepare for your call.
Benefits of using LINK:
- Provides patients with access to specialist expertise while in the primary care setting;
- Provides education and support for primary care providers to manage a patient's conditions and;
- Ensures more appropriate use of health system resources, including the specialist's time .
Specialties providing the LINK service:
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Adult Psychiatry (temporarily on hold)
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Child Psychiatry
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HIV and HCV
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Nephrology
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Palliative Care (available 24/7)
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry)
- Urology
"LINK provided me with immediate advice that I could use to improve the care of my patient…
The LINK specialist took time to explain the rationale behind his advice and even advised on next steps to consider. I am now confident that I can apply the same advice to future patients as well."
- Saskatchewan family physician
To learn more on how to become involved in LINK, please refer to LINK Brochure or email
LINK@health.gov.sk.ca
