Why RAC - LBP (formerly ISAEC)?
You have been referred to a Rapid Assessment Clinic by your family doctor or nurse practitioner for initial assessment of your low back and/or low back related leg pain to determine the next steps in your care.
Rapid Access Clinics for Low Back Pain are clinics that are being implemented across the province to help improve the quality, access and appropriateness of low back care. A clinic team will assess your low back condition in a timely way and work with you to create a personalized care plan to help you better manage your low back pain. Rapid Access Clinics services are fully covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).
Rapid Access Clinics for Low Back Pain are clinics that are being implemented across the province to help improve the quality, access and appropriateness of low back care. A clinic team will assess your low back condition in a timely way and work with you to create a personalized care plan to help you better manage your low back pain. Rapid Access Clinics services are fully covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).
What Happens Next?
You will be contacted by an Advanced Practice Provider's clinic to schedule your appointment. You can expect an appointment date within four weeks.
Your thorough assessment will be scheduled with the nearest available clinician and will be approximately one hour long. It is recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to complete the necessary paperwork. Upon completion, you will then be assessed by an Advanced Practice Provider for approximately one hour.
Your thorough assessment will be scheduled with the nearest available clinician and will be approximately one hour long. It is recommended that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to complete the necessary paperwork. Upon completion, you will then be assessed by an Advanced Practice Provider for approximately one hour.
Preparing for Your Appointment: What Do I Need to Do?
IMPORTANT. To optimize your time with your Advance Practice Provider, we recommend that you download and complete the Patient Intake Form prior to your first appointment.
If you need to cancel your appointment, please contact your Advanced Practice Provider's office 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment.
For all inquiries including directions, changes to appointment times, etc. please contact your Advanced Practice Provider's office.
It is important that we understand your condition. If you are unable to clearly communicate your condition in English or French please bring a friend or family member who can translate on your behalf.
If you need to cancel your appointment, please contact your Advanced Practice Provider's office 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment.
For all inquiries including directions, changes to appointment times, etc. please contact your Advanced Practice Provider's office.
It is important that we understand your condition. If you are unable to clearly communicate your condition in English or French please bring a friend or family member who can translate on your behalf.