
Fixing Family Medicine — Dr. Jane Philpott and Dr. Tara Kiran
Canadian Health Information Podcast
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Improving Access to Family Medicine in Canada
This chapter delves into the significance of family medicine within primary care, addressing the lack of access to family doctors among Canadians and its impact on healthcare outcomes. It emphasizes the need for preventive healthcare, early cancer detection, and the challenges faced in family medicine like physician shortages. The conversation also focuses on proposals for a new model of primary care, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary teams and public funding for improved healthcare access.
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