The University of Washington is one of the nation's leaders in diabetes research, putting the Diabetes Care Center at the forefront of these advances. At UWMC and at the Diabetes Care Center, we are proud of our reputation as leaders in using the latest advances in medicine to benefit our patients. If your patient belongs to an HMO or managed care plan, we must have the approved referral form from the primary care provider before the patient's first visit. Make sure to include the number of visits authorized. If you are not the patient's primary care provider, please ask the patient to fax or mail the completed referral form to us.
Verbal authorization is required prior to scheduling urgent appointments.
Written authorization is required prior to the appointment session. Make sure to include the number of visits authorized. Why is the patient being referred. Prior to the appointment, your patient will receive instructions for the visit. We are committed to keeping you as an active participant in your patient's care.