Referring a Patient |
A completed EMG or EEG requisition form must be completed by a physician for patients to be referred for neuro diagnostic testing at Mackenzie Health. Please ensure the requisition form includes the referring physician’s information and signature, patient information, patient’s clinical history and reason for referral. To obtain a copy of the requisition forms, visit the referral and consent forms page. Physician offices can fax a patient requisition form to 905-883-0772 |
How do I prepare for my EEG? |
You will receive a reminder notification a few days prior to your scheduled appointment. Please ensure you confirm or cancel through the automated system. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the appointment time.
To reschedule an appointment, please call 905-883-1212 ext. 2004 or 905-417-2000 ext. 2004. |
How long will an EEG take? |
On average, EEG tests take approximately 60 minutes. |
How do I prepare for my EMG? |
You will receive a reminder notification a few days prior to your scheduled appointment. Please ensure you confirm or cancel through the automated system. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the appointment time. Prior to arriving for your appointment, please ensure:
To reschedule an appointment, please call 905-883-1212 ext. 2004 or 905-417-2000 ext. 2004. |
How long will an EMG Take? |
Please expect to be at the hospital for up to two hours. |
What do I need to do the day of the appointment? |
Please ensure you bring a valid health card with you. For appointments at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital:
For appointments at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital: |
Online convenience with MyChart |
What will I have online access to? If you sign up for MyChart, you will have online access to:
*Available for select clinics You can register for MyChart when scheduling an appointment or you can self-sign up online at mychart.mackenziehealth.ca. How do I complete a pre-visit questionnaire? Should you be required to complete a questionnaire before your visit, these can be accessed in MyChart through the Health Tab then clicking on Questionnaires. Here you will see a list of questionnaires to be completed along with their due dates, which is typically the date of your upcoming appointment. |
Map to Patient Registration: |
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You will receive a reminder notification a few days prior to your scheduled appointment. Please ensure you confirm or cancel through the automated system.
Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the appointment time.
Prior to arriving for your appointment, please ensure:
· Skin is clean and dry without lotions, oils or creams
· Wear loose, comfortable clothing
· Eat and drink as normal
· Take ALL medications as usual unless otherwise advised by your physician
· A reminder, Mackenzie Health is a scent-free environment.
To reschedule an appointment, please call 905-883-1212 ext. 2004 or 905-417-2000 ext. 2004.
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