Referring Providers

Physicians and nurse practitioners may refer patients to our clinic for nursing-led lymphedema assessment, education, and ongoing management, provided by a Registered Nurse (RN) with post-licensure certification in lymphedema care, practicing within the scope of nursing in British Columbia.

Services are intended to support medical management, enhance patient education, and assist with safe, long-term self-management of lymphedema and chronic edema. Care is delivered in collaboration with the referring provider and other regulated healthcare professionals.

• Nursing lymphedema assessment and clinical monitoring
   
• Nursing management of lymphedema based on CDT principles
   

Referrals may be faxed or provided directly to the patient. Services are provided within the scope of nursing practice in British Columbia and are intended to complement, not replace, physician or physiotherapy care. Clinical summaries or progress updates are available to referring providers upon request to support coordinated, interdisciplinary care.

No. Medical Services Plan (MSP) does not currently fund these services in British Columbia.

If no coverage applies, services are considered private-pay (out-of-pocket). Patients may retain receipts for medical expense income tax claims (please consult your tax professional)..

Lymphedema management services are provided by a Registered Nurse (RN) with post-licensure certification in lymphedema care, practicing within the scope and standards established by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Nursing-led lymphedema services are intended to support medical management, reinforce patient education, and promote safe, long-term self-management of lymphedema and chronic edema. 

Care is delivered in collaboration with referring physicians, physiotherapists, and other regulated healthcare professionals and is not intended to replace medical diagnosis, physician management, or physiotherapy services.

•  Services are delivered within the RN’s regulated scope of practice
   
• Ongoing continuing education supports clinical competence and current best practices
   
• Practice aligns with nursing regulatory expectations and recognized standards of lymphedema care

Medical supplies, including compression bandaging materials, foam padding, and compression garments, are billed separately from professional nursing services. Coverage for supplies varies by insurer and individual benefit plan. Supporting clinical documentation is provided when required to assist with insurance reimbursement.