The goal of the IBD rapid access clinic is to provide specialty care to IBD patients experiencing worsening gastrointestinal symptoms or flares. An IBD nurse will complete individualized assessments which may include further testing to enhance care recommendations and prevent worsening gastrointestinal symptoms or flares. When assessment are made early, specialists such as the IBD nurse and physician are able to create a timely and effective individualized treatment plan. This will help reduce the risk of further complications, reduce the need for steroid use and reduce unscheduled emergency department visits.
Patients are to be referred to the clinic through their Gastroenterologist’s office. Once the referral is received the patient will be contacted by the IBD nurse specialist.
The endoscopy clinic does not accept referrals from physician’s offices.
The goal of the first meeting is to help your IBD nurse understand your symptoms, disease history, and everything else that's needed to develop the best treatment plan for you.
To ensure your appointment goes smoothly please do the following;
If you need to cancel, please contact lisa.hogarth@viha.ca or call 250-519-5300 (ext. 17318) prior to your visit.
RJH IBD Rapid Access Clinic
1952 Bay Street
Victoria, BC V8R 1J8
Phone: 250-519-5300 (ext. 17318)
Email: lisa.hogarth@viha.ca
Follow up on any bloodwork required and prescription/medication changes.
Royal Jubilee Hospital
1952 Bay St
Victoria, B.C.
V8R 1J8
Monday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
