Program Update: August 27, 2020
Please note that the OTN Primary Care Nurse Practitioners Program is currently at capacity.
New referrals will continue to be accepted, however there will be a wait list to access the program.
If you require immediate medical attention, please visit your closest Emergency Department.
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The Huron Perth Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) Primary Care Nurse Practitioners provide primary care services to:
- individuals with mental health issues and/or addictions
- complex frail elderly individuals
The OTN Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program provides temporary primary care services to those who do not have a family doctor and supports the client until they are matched with a family doctor. These services are delivered in person or via OTN, which is care provided through the use of video technology.
What is primary care?
Primary care focusses on health care services, including health promotion, illness and injury prevention, and the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury.
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse who has additional education and nursing experience which enables them to:
- Diagnose and treat illnesses and/or injuries
- Perform physical examinations
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications
- Perform medical procedures
NPs are health care professionals who treat the whole person, an approach that includes:
- Addressing needs relating to a person’s physical and mental health
- Gathering medical history
- Focusing on how an illness affects a person’s life and family
- Offering ways for a person to lead a healthy life
- Teaching persons how to manage chronic illness
NPs are also educators and researchers who can be consulted by other health care team members.
Referrals & Resources
Program Update: August 27, 2020
Please note that the OTN Primary Care Nurse Practitioners Program is currently at capacity.
New referrals will continue to be accepted, however there will be a wait list to access the program.
If you require immediate medical attention, please visit your closest Emergency Department.
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Click here to access the OTN Primary Care Nurse Practitioners Referral Form.
- Individuals referred to the program must be without a primary care provider (family doctor)
- In order to avoid duplication of services, please do not make referrals for second opinions or to replace current primary care providers.
Click here to access the
OTN Primary Care Nurse Practitioners Program Brochure.
Hours of Operation & Contact Information
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
After-hours mental health assistance provided by the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team at 1-888-829-7484.
Contact Information:
519-527-8421 ext. 4818 or 1-866-527-8421 ext. 4818
Fax: 519-527-8420
If you need someone to talk to, are struggling with your mental health or addiction, or need to be connected to mental health services please call the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team at 1-888-829-7484