Canadian Health Information Podcast
Fixing Family Medicine — Dr. Jane Philpott and Dr. Tara Kiran
May 21, 2024
Dr. Jane Philpott and Dr. Tara Kiran discuss the importance of family medicine and the challenges in accessing primary care in Canada. They propose solutions like publicly-funded primary care teams and highlight the need for preventive healthcare, early cancer detection, and interdisciplinary care. Listeners are encouraged to advocate for better healthcare policies and take practical steps for healthcare improvement.
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- Primary care is crucial for better health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
- Access to family doctors is limited for over one in five Canadians, hindering preventive care and increasing healthcare costs.
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The Importance of Accessible Primary Care
One in five Canadians lack access to a family doctor or nurse practitioner, leading to challenges in receiving timely preventive care and managing chronic illnesses. The podcast highlights the critical need for accessible primary care as family doctors face burnout and administrative burdens. Dr. Jane Philpott and Dr. Tara Kiran advocate for every Canadian to have access to basic healthcare near their homes, emphasizing that primary care is essential for promoting better health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
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