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Program:
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Hip and Knee Rapid Access Clinic
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Phone Numbers:
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905-338-2983 ext 4912 (Referral Inquiries)
905-845-2571 ext 4008 (Hip and Knee Rapid Access Clinic)
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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Central intake for patients with moderate to severe hip, knee arthritis * provides patients with an assessment by an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) within 4 weeks of when the completed referral is received by the Central Intake Program * an Advanced Practice Provider is a Regulated Healthcare Professional such as a Physiotherapist, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Chiropractor with additional training in orthopedic care * the Advanced Practice Provider conducts a standardized assessment and based on results, patients will be referred for surgical consultation based on the patient's choice of preferred surgeon, hospital, or next available appointment, or provided with non-surgical recommendations, such as changes to physical activity or rehabilitation services * along with care continuum, Primary Care Providers will receive updates on their patient's referral status, assessment and care recommendations
Rapid Access clinic locations:- Halton Healthcare (HH) - Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, 3001 Hospital Gate, Outpatient Rehab Clinic, First Floor North, L6M 0L8, 905-845-2571 ext 4008
- Trillium Health Partners (THP) - Queensway Health Centre, 190 Sherway Dr, Suite 308, Etobicoke, M9C 5N2, 416-521-4175
Surgery hospital sites:- HH - Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH)
- THP - Credit Valley Hospital (CVH)
- THP - Mississauga Hospital (MH)
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Application:
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Medical referral required (attached)
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with moderate to severe hip and knee arthritis * must be 18 years or older * residents of Mississauga Halton region
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Staff speaks a variety of languages * interpretive services available
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Area Served:
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Mississauga Halton region
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