William Osler Health System - Etobicoke General Hospital - Outpatient Services - Musculoskeletal Program - Hip and Knee Joint Osteoarthritis Rapid Access Clinic

Application

Primary care provider can refer patient to this Clinic to be assessed for primary joint replacement or for conservative management advice

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Patients with moderate to severe hip or knee osteoarthritis

Fees

Most services covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Toronto (Etobicoke) and Vaughan (Woodbridge)

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Assessment of the hip and knee joints of patients with moderate to severe hip or knee osteoarthritis with an aim to reduce the wait time for surgical assessment, so patients receive treatment faster

Details about the Rapid Access Clinic (RAC):

Appointment is booked within two business days of referral
Patient is seen within two to four weeks
The RAC will share assessment results with the primary care provider who referred the patient
Appointments are 45 minutes long with arrival time 15 minutes before the appointment
Wear shorts or loose-fitting pants, comfortable clothing and comfortable footwear
Patient to bring a CD of most recent X-rays and a list of medications

Location: across the parking lot from Etobicoke General Hospital
Fourth Level