This resource list of websites is intended to be built by the users. It is the people who actually deal with particular issues who are best to advise what information is most helpful. Therefore, we invite you to submit websites that you think would be helpful to Canadians looking for health care solutions. Please send your suggestions to our email address: info@findinghealthcare.ca
We begin our resource list with orthopaedics, the most common health care issue facing Canadians. Also included in this early list is a national website on pain and one about political action for health care. We look forward to building this resource bank with you.
Here are some helpful links for those needing orthapaedic services. Other links include Arthritis Society, Active Joints, Canadian Pain Coalition and NoMoreWaiting.org.
OWL (Orthapaedic Web Links)
This is a gateway to the orthopaedic internet.
Started by an orthopaedic surgeon in Kamloops, BC, this website is the largest online index of information about orthopedics.
It is aimed at surgeons, patients, and anyone looking for
authoritative information on orthopedics.
http://www.orthopaedicweblinks.com
Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation
This full website is dedicated to people who are seeking information
about joint health and joint replacement. The site offers connections
to people who have had joint replacement and well as to those investigating
it. They also offer a long list of helpful links.
http://www.canorth.org
Active joints
This website is for anyone considering hip or knee replacement
www.activejoints.com
Arthritis Society
This website offers a broad range of information as well as discussion forums
http://www.arthritis.ca/
Canadian Pain Coalition
This site raises awareness about pain issues and offers other sources and
sites for information including 101 multidisciplinary pain centers in Canada
http://www.canadianpaincoalition.ca/
No More Waiting
This website represents a coalition of Canadians working to reduce waiting times
http://www.nomorewaiting.info/site/index.cfm
Maclean’s Magazine
This magazine publishes a special edition annually called "User’s Guide to
Better Medical Care" that includes a medical services directory
The last edition was published June, 2007
Available in your local library