The Rapid Access Clinic (RAC Clinic) ) are formally designated and contracted clinics that offer an access point for primary care providers to refer patients with a musculoskeletal (MSK) problem who may need surgery or secondary specialist care. The RAC model has been developed to bolster MSK assessment capacity to reduce patient wait times. Capacity is expanded by utilizing and funding non-physician, expert MSK assessors (EMAs) who can assess patients within a multidisciplinary clinical environment with specialist physician tutelage and oversight. EMAs may be, but are not limited to physiotherapists, chiropractors, nurses, and athletic therapists.

HOW TO REFER:

Referrals will be accept to RAC through FAST or directly from referring physicians
Referrals must follow the standard protocol for Referral Consultations
The following information must be included on all written referral consultations:
- Patient Name
- Personal Health Number
- Patient Address
- Patient Telephone Contact Information
- Referring Physician Name, Contact Information and Practioner ID
- Date of Referral
- Purpose of the Referral
- Pertinent clinical information including investigation results
Referrals must be faxed to (780)402-9829 or faxed to the FAST office to be directed to our office
Referrals must be addressed to: Grande Prairie Orthopaedic Surgeons, ATTN: Rapid Access Clinic