# Refer NM

> Physician referral and patient communication tool for Northwestern Medicine. (iPhone/iPad app by NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refer-nm/id1333462061 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333461130)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-01-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refer-nm/id1333462061/reviews.md

## What is Refer NM?

Refer NM makes it easy to discover, contact and refer patients to Northwestern Medicine physicians.

• Discover NM specialists for their unique clinical interests to care for your complex patients.
• Access accurate physician contact information updated regularly.
• Text referrals to your patients (without sharing your cell number) so they have all the information on their smartphone. No more lost paper referrals!
• Stay in the loop about your patients’ care. Receive follow-up through the app and get notified when referral appointments are booked.
• Communicate with NM specialists about your referred patients via secure text message.

## Key features

- Discover NM specialists
- Access accurate physician contact info
- Text referrals to patients
- Receive patient care updates
- Secure text messaging with specialists


## Frequently asked questions about Refer NM

### What is Refer NM?

Refer NM is a free medical app designed for healthcare professionals to discover Northwestern Medicine physicians, send secure text referrals to patients, and track patient care updates.

### How does Refer NM help with patient referrals?

Refer NM allows you to send text referrals directly to your patients' smartphones, ensuring they have all the necessary information without the risk of lost paper referrals.

### Can I communicate with physicians through Refer NM?

Yes, you can communicate with Northwestern Medicine specialists about your referred patients via secure text message directly within the app.

### Does Refer NM provide updates on patient appointments?

Yes, the app keeps you in the loop about your patients' care by notifying you when referral appointments are booked.

### Is Refer NM available on all devices?

Refer NM is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is the physician contact information updated?

The physician contact information within Refer NM is updated regularly to ensure accuracy.

### What is the age rating for Refer NM?

Refer NM has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for a broad range of users.

### When was Refer NM last updated?

Refer NM was last updated on August 3, 2024, with version 2.6.0.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.0 — 2024-08-03

• Minor bug fixes

### 2.5.0 — 2024-02-06

• Push notification bug fixes
• Other minor bug fixes

### 2.4.0 — 2024-01-09

• Performance improvements for users with a lot of referrals
• Bug fix for an issue that prevented zooming in on referral images

### 2.3.4 — 2023-10-20

• Minor bug fixes

### 2.3.3 — 2023-10-19

• Minor bug fixes

## More apps by NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

- [HealthLab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/healthlab/id467817164)
- [MyNM by Northwestern Medicine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynm-by-northwestern-medicine/id1442290209)
- [Symptom Tracker: Northwestern](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symptom-tracker-northwestern/id1527097642)
- [MyNM Client Results](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynm-client-results/id1565062981)
- [Northwestern Medicine Connect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northwestern-medicine-connect/id1602697414)

All apps by NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE: https://appshunter.io/developer/1333461130

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