Lung Cancer Screening Hub for Healthcare Providers
General Provider Tools and Resources
Ontario Lung Screening Program Referral Form and Eligibility Criteria
Referral criteria for the Ontario Lung Screening Program so that health care providers refer patients at high risk of getting lung cancer to the program. Also find the referral form, as well as information the program uses to determine if someone is eligible for lung cancer screening.
Ontario Lung Screening Program Locations
Contact information for Ontario Lung Screening Program site locations, including phone numbers, fax numbers and affiliated sites.
Ontario Lung Screening Program Frequently Asked Questions for Healthcare Providers
Answers to questions about topics including the importance of organized lung cancer screening, the low-dose computed tomography scan, potential benefits and harms of lung cancer screening, next steps for referred patients who are ineligible for the program, and more.
Lung Cancer Screening Pathway Map
An overview of the Ontario Lung Screening Program referral criteria and the assessment of individuals who visit a healthcare provider or present directly to the program.
Online learning module: OLSP Lung Cancer Screening for People at High Risk
An Ontario accredited continuing professional development (CPD) module intended for regional primary care leads and regional Indigenous cancer leads employed by Ontario Health. For other individuals who wish to present or otherwise use these materials, please email primary care.
Radiology Resources
Radiology Quality Assurance Program Manual
Information about the requirements and processes of the Radiology Quality Assurance Program, which ensures that lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) is performed and interpreted according to consistent quality standards at various sites. The program sets quality standards by defining requirements that must be met by each site.
LDCT Ontario Lung Screening Program (OLSP) Reporting Template
A standardized reporting template for radiologists to use after completing lung cancer screening low-dose computed tomography examinations as part of the OLSP.
Lung Cancer Screening Reporting Template Explanatory Notes
An overview of the evidence and methods used to develop the LDCT OLSP Reporting Template.
Recommendations for the Management of Actionable Incidental Findings
Information to support radiologists and other providers in determining the actionability of certain incidental findings. The recommendations respond to several radiologists who requested additional support with incidental findings.
Evidence
Risk-based lung cancer screening performance in a universal healthcare setting
A published formal evaluation of the Ontario Lung Cancer Screening Pilot (2017 to 2019), with insight into how a risk-based organized lung screening program can be implemented in Ontario.
General Resources to Share with Patients, Public
Ontario Lung Screening Program fact sheet
A two-page fact sheet with high-level information on lung cancer, cancer screening, and the Ontario Lung Screening Program for lung cancer screening participants and the general public. Available in various languages.
Poster and postcard
A promotional poster and postcard to support awareness of lung cancer screening and the Ontario Lung Screening Program for the general public. Use these products to communicate with the public about lung cancer screening. Available in various languages.
First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous Cancer Screening Resources
Cancer screening toolkits, posters, postcards and fact sheets containing culturally appropriate cancer information for First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous peoples, and their healthcare providers. These resources help promote cancer screening, support prevention initiatives, and provide education and awareness about Ontario’s breast, cervical, colon and lung screening programs.
Smoking Cessation Resources
Educational smoking cessation resources for healthcare providers
Smoking cessation support services
- STOP on the Net is a fully virtual and free online smoking cessation program designed to support adults in Ontario with quitting tobacco smoking.
- Health811 offers a trained Quit Coach who will work with participants on developing a personalized quitting plan.