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Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment - General Surgery

 Location: Edmonton and Area

The Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment Program (FAST) is a centralized program for surgical referrals in the Edmonton Zone intended to improve access for patients.

The program is a collaborative effort between the General Surgeons, local Primary Care Networks and Alberta Health Services.

Key outcomes for patients and physicians include:

  • understanding existing processes of referral, waiting times and patient flow
  • understanding how existing resources are being used
  • finding gaps in the system where additional resources can make a difference, match resources to demand
  • improving access and patient flow
  • providing more timely patient care

Contact Details

Edmonton and Area

Tollfree
1-833-553-3278
Fax
780-670-3224
Getting There

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Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Tuesday
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Wednesday
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Thursday
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Friday
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
doctors, nurse practitioners (NPs)
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

ACATS

Also Known As
Acronym
FAST
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Facilitated Access to Surgical Treatment - General Surgery
Other
Edmonton Zone FAST, General Surgery