Digital scanning
The MUHC Referral Portal only accepts scanned documents. Photos of referrals are not accepted. If you do not have access to a scanner, you can scan your documents digitally using a smartphone or tablet.
This page provides helpful resources and guides to assist you in digitally scanning your documents.
Digital scanning uses the camera on your smartphone or tablet to scan a document. It is different from taking a regular photo. Digital scanning makes the image clearer and easier to read.
Many smartphones and tablets have built-in scanning features. The instructions may vary depending on brand and model. We have listed digital scanning guides for the most popular brands below.
If your device does not have a built-in scanner or is a different brand, there are many digital scanning apps available. Below are some of the most popular apps that work on most smartphones and tablets.
If you are having trouble or need extra help, you can visit the McConnell Resource Centre at the Glen site, right next to the Security desk on the ground floor (RC level). They are available to assist you from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Device guides
Below are step-by-step guides that explain how to use the built-in scanning features on the most popular brands of smartphones and tablets.
This list does not include every brand, and some guides may not work for all device models. For the best results, we recommend searching for a scanning guide specific to your device’s make and model.
Apple has a guide on how to digitally scan using the camera on your iPhone or iPad. Choose your iOS version at the top to see the correct guide.
You can access the guide here: Scan text and documents in Notes using the iPhone camera - Apple Support (CA)
Google has a guide on how to digitally scan using the camera on your Pixel smartphone or tablet.
You can access the guide here: Scan documents with your Pixel phone or tablet - Pixel Camera Help
Huawei has a guide on how digitally scan using the camera on your Pixel smartphone or tablet.
You can access the guide here: Scan a Document or Card | HUAWEI Support Canada
Samsung has a guide on how to digitally scan using the camera on your Galaxy smartphone or tablet.
You can access the guide here: Scan and edit documents on your Galaxy phone or tablet
Recommended apps
Below are three of the most popular digital scanning apps. They all offer free scanning features and work on most devices. These apps are a good option for devices without built-in scanners.
This app is compatible on most smartphones and tablets. You need to create a free Adobe account.
You can access the guide here: Take scans — Adobe Scan for iOS
This app is compatible on most smartphones and tablets. You need to create a free Google account.
You can access the guide here: Scan documents with Google Drive - Android - Google Drive Help
This app is compatible on most smartphones and tablets. You need to create a free Outlook account.
You can access the guide here: Microsoft Lens for Android - Microsoft Support