To support equitable access to a high quality continuum for musculoskeletal care, the Mississauga Halton LHIN in partnership with Halton Healthcare and Trillium Health Partners operates the Hip & Knee Rapid Access Clinic (RAC) for patients with moderate to severe hip and knee arthritis.
The Rapid Access Clinic provides patients with an assessment by an Advanced Practice Provider 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 orthopaedic care.
The Advanced Practice Provider conducts a standardized assessment and based on results, patients will be referred for surgical consult or provided with non-surgical recommendations. Along the care continuum, Primary Care Providers will receive updates on their patient’s journey.
Referral Process
Electronic Referral – Submit & Track referrals through Central Intake eReferral. Register Here
Ocean eServices – Live! Primary Care providers can now submit referrals through Oceans. Find us in the Ocean Health Map under Mississauga Halton MSK Central Intake Program.
For more information about Ocean eServices Program & how to register email eReferral@ehealthce.ca

Fax Referrals – 1 (833) 230-6623 – Complete the form in full (note: only completed referrals will be accepted)
INCLUSION CRITERIA | EXCLUSION CRITERIA |
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Patient MUST Be 18 years of age or older | Urgent Referrals Characterized by: Prior Arthroplasty with peri-prosthetic fracture infection, recurrent dislocation |
Moderate to Severe Hip and Knee Arthritis | Urgent Referrals Characterized by: An immediate threat to role and independence, potentially requiring hospitalization within 4 weeks |
Mandatory Referral Information
- Patient Information
- Referring Provider Information
- Family Physician Information (if different than referring provider)
- Reason for Referral (indicate which area and side)
- Diagnosis
- X-ray report completed within the last 3 months (MRIs are not accepted)
- Mandatory X-ray views
- Hip: AP pelvis, AP and Lateral of affected hip
- Knee: AP weight bearing bilateral knees, lateral of knee flexed at 30º bilateral knees, skyline view bilateral knees, PA standing flexion
- Mandatory X-ray views
Click HERE to review the guidelines to support you in determining the appropriate imaging for hip and knee osteoarthritis
Benefits for Patients
- Timely assessment and consultation
- Education regarding assessment findings and treatment options
- Individualized treatment plan
- Maintenance of patient choice of hospital, surgeon, or next available for surgical candidates
Benefits for Primary Care Providers
- One point of contact for referrals (hip, knee, and low back pain) and clear referral criteria
- Enhanced communication between providers
- Assistance with conservative management of patients
- Maintained provider and patient choice
Benefits for Surgeons
- Increase in appropriate referrals
- Necessary information on patient’s clinical history, physical exam findings, and indications of patient’s readiness to proceed with surgery
- Assistance with supporting patient through education and management options during wait time for surgery
Rapid Access Clinic Locations
Halton Healthcare
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
3001 Hospital Gate
Outpatient Rehab Clinic – 1st Floor North
Oakville, ON L6M 0L8
Phone: 905-845-2571 ext.4008
Trillium Health Partners
190 Sherway Drive, Suite 308
Etobicoke, ON M9C 5N2
Phone: 416-521-4175