Introduction Many developed countries have reported shortages of Primary Care (PC)
physicians. The lack of a regular primary physician is associated with inferior health …

Introduction In Canada, pneumococcal vaccination is recommended to all adults aged≥ 65
and those< 65 who have one or more chronic medical conditions (CMCs). Understanding …

Introduction Attachment to a primary care provider is an important component of primary
care as it facilitates access. In Québec, Canada, attachment to a family physician is a …

Background A disconnect exists between the idealized model of every patient having a
family physician (FP) who acts as the central hub for care, and the reality of health care …

Understanding how health trajectories are related to the likelihood of adverse outcomes and
healthcare utilization is key to planning effective strategies for improving health span and the …

Background: Attachment to a regular primary care provider is associated with better health
outcomes, but 15% of people in Canada lack a consistent source of ongoing primary care …

Background: Attachment to a regular primary care provider is associated with better health
outcomes, but 15% of people in Canada lack a consistent source of ongoing primary care …

Despite the promise of universal care, many Canadians report having unmet healthcare
needs. We conducted two studies:(1) a systematic review of studies on social determinants …

Introduction: Achieving a sustainable workforce in family medicine (FM) requires 50-53% of
Canadian medical students to apply. However, in 2020, only 32.4% ranked FM first …

分级诊疗的有序运行离不开家庭医生制度, 由于家庭医生能力结构与功能定位的冲突,
家庭医生的能力不足以应对责任, 导致居民不信任家庭医生, 分级诊疗无法继续进行. 因此 …