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We process referrals urgently if the patient's occupation is a driver or for any occupations where excessive sleepiness is of concern. We prioritise patients whose sleep behaviours have caused or have the potential to cause serious harm to themselves or others.

You can search online for your nearest sleep clinic, but you'll need a referral from your GP to access a sleep clinic on the NHS. It's worth discussing your sleep problem with your GP first as they will know your medical history and how it may be affecting your sleep.

Sleep specialists are most often neurologists, pulmonologists, or psychiatrists who have completed additional training in sleep medicine.

Your consultant or GP can refer you. This clinic is for patients who snore with daytime sleepiness and/or pauses in breathing during sleep (sleep apnoea). This clinic is run by: Rexford Muza.

There are many reasons to be referred to the sleep clinic. Perhaps you are having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, falling asleep at work, sleep walking or talking, snoring or feeling excessively restless at night. Or perhaps you are experiencing difficulty concentrating or awakening with morning headaches.

The test is fully covered by OHIP. Medications or a complete list of your medications. Please continue taking all your medications as usual, unless specifically instructed by your doctor to do otherwise. Let the technologist know, if you have any allergies, especially to tape adhesive.

What Should I Expect During My First Visit with a Sleep Specialist? During your initial visit, your sleep specialist will review your medical history, perform a physical exam, and ask questions about your sleep. It's important for your doctor to learn when your sleep problem started and how it has progressed over time.

However, they typically require a referral from a patient's primary care provider (PCP). If you already have a well-established relationship with your PCP, simply make an appointment with them and let them know about your sleep problems. Explicitly state that you would like to undergo a sleep test.

If a GP thinks you might have sleep apnoea, they may refer you to a specialist sleep clinic for tests. At the clinic, you may be given devices that check things like your breathing and heartbeat while you sleep. You'll be asked to wear these overnight so doctors can check for signs of sleep apnoea.