University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital - Outpatient Clinics

Application

Medical referral required * referrals are accepted from a UHN physician for any patient seen through a UHN clinic * referrals should specify a request for videofluoroscopy swallow study, and provide pertinent history/reason for referral

Eligibility / Target Population

People who have swallowing disorders

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Area Served

Toronto

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Hospital-based outpatient program for people who have swallowing disorders * services may include:

nutrition assessment
oral motor assessment
clinical swallowing assessment
videofluoroscopy swallowing study
fiberendoscopic evaluation of the swallow

Services provided by a speech language pathologist and registered dietitian

Progression level of rehabilitative care for patients working to restore or maximize functionality