RCM arranged for 2 experts to do virtual case reviews. They reviewed Terry's medical history and his imaging studies.
One lung specialist suggested that Terry might need a lung transplant.
We attempted to get access to the interstitial lung disease clinic at a large teaching hospital with a lung transplant programme.
Unfortunately, the waiting list for a face to face consult was about 8 months.
Terry could not wait the 8 months. He had a life threatening condition that required definitive action.
Terry flew from Charlottetown to Toronto.
He went to the emergency department of a large teaching hospital. The lung specialist on call that day agreed to come to the ER to see Terry.
Terry had his face to face consultation and was now in the stream to be treated.
Because these services were not available in PEI, aside from the Air Canada tickets, PEI medicare paid for the hospital visit and will pay for any other medical expenditures that are required.