ArticleHealthcare policy = Politiques de sante2021
Current State of Quantitative Data Available for Examining the Work of Family Physicians in Canada.
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- Integrated Management Systems (IMS) to Support and Sustain Quality One Health Services: International Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic by the IMIA Primary Care Working Group.Yearbook of medical informatics · 2023Article
- Changes in comprehensiveness of services delivered by Canadian family physicians: Analysis of population-based linked data in 4 provinces.Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien · 2023Article
- Post-Pandemic Transformation of Healthcare Delivery in Provinces and Territories.Healthcare policy = Politiques de sante · 2021Article
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Abstract
In Canada, there is no single source of data describing the number, distribution and work of family physicians (FPs). This study examines the state of national and provincial/territorial data sources for FPs in comparison with the College of Family Physicians of Canada's Family Medicine Professional Profile. Data sources were assessed through key informant interviews and document analysis. Findings indicate that there is significant variability on what is measured across jurisdictions, resulting in comparability challenges. A measurement framework that accurately describes the number, distribution and work of FPs with a pan-Canadian data collection strategy is urgently needed for effective health human resource planning.
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