Clinical care
The Post-COVID-19 Interdisciplinary Clinical Care Network’s model of care for people living with long COVID symptoms takes an education-first approach. Patients have access to group education sessions and rehabilitation support. The Network also offers
online resources to help your recovery and supports for primary care providers.
If you meet the clinical referral criteria, you can access care and support through a province-wide virtual Post-COVID Recovery Clinic, managed by Providence Health Care. The clinic is an allied-health-led, rehabilitation focused clinic. It is staffed by an interdisciplinary group of allied health professionals, nurses and physicians and offers evidence-based care pathways.
The clinic focuses on teaching self-management techniques. It also enables you to connect with peers through group education sessions. Once accepted to the program, you can access educational sessions and resources throughout your long COVID journey. You do not need to re-referred to the program if you have a symptom flare up in the future.
Your primary care provider (e.g. family doctor or nurse practitioner) can refer you to the Post-COVID Recovery Clinic by completing the referral form (PDF). To be referred, you must be experiencing symptoms that limit your daily activities and that have been affecting you for at least three (3) months following your presumed or confirmed COVID-19 illness. You do not need a positive COVID test.
Before referring you, your primary care provider must investigate your symptoms to rule out any other potential causes. The Clinic does not provide investigations and diagnostics.
Once your referral is received, an intake clinician will contact you and recommend a care pathway suited to your unique needs.
The virtual Post-COVID Recovery Clinic (based at Providence Health Care) is available to patients across B.C. who meet clinical eligibility criteria. Once accepted into the Clinic, you will have access to online group education sessions, led by social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other team members. These sessions will give you techniques and strategies to support your recovery from long COVID. If you require it, clinic staff will arrange one-on-one appointments with allied health professionals or physicians.
As a participant in our Post-COVID Recovery Clinic, you will be presented with opportunities to get involved in research. If you are interested, you can learn more on our
PC-ICCN Research page.
