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   Feb 27, 2024 · About 35 per cent of Canadians aged 18 to 29 are without a primary care provider, according to OurCare. Canada lags well behind other wealthy countries on access to primary care.

2. www150.statcan.gc.ca › n1 › pubHealth of Canadians Access to health care - Statistics Canada

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   Sep 13, 2023 · Among Canadians who had a regular health care provider, 58.3% reported waiting three days or less to see them or another provider from the same office for a minor problem in 2021 (Chart 8.0).

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   Aug 2, 2023 · Primary care providers screen for diseases, treat medical conditions, give lifestyle advice and provide ongoing care with medication and other treatments. They also refer people to specialists (such as surgeons or heart specialists) when more serious health problems develop.

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   Discover the ins and outs of primary care in Canada. Learn about the role it plays in Canadian healthcare and what to expect from primary care providers.

5. www.cihi.ca › en › topicsPrimary care | CIHI

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   Aug 15, 2024 · Every day, thousands of Canadians receive primary health care (PHC) services, usually from a nurse practitioner, general practitioner or family physician. Nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists and social workers may also provide PHC.

6. www150.statcan.gc.ca › n1 › pubPrimary health care providers, 2019 - Statistics Canada

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   Oct 22, 2020 · Among Canadians who had a regular health care provider, 38.7% indicated they could receive a same day or next day appointment with someone from their regular healthcare provider’s office when they needed immediate care for a minor health problem. Canadians living in Nova Scotia (20.8%) and New Brunswick (20.4%) were the least likely to ...

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   Why do Canadians need a primary care provider?

   • They also refer people to specialists (such as surgeons or heart specialists) when more serious health problems develop. Primary care access can mean better health outcomes, and fewer visits to the emergency department and hospitalizations. 2 Yet many Canadians struggle to access a regular health care provider when they need health care or advice.

   88% of Canadians have a regular health provider but others struggle to

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   Who provides primary health care services in Canada?

   • Every day, thousands of Canadians receive primary health care (PHC) services, usually from a nurse practitioner, general practitioner or family physician. Nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists and social workers may also provide PHC.

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   What percentage of Canadians don't have a primary care provider?

   • In a 2019 Statistics Canada survey, 14.5 per cent of Canadians aged 12 and over reported not having regular access to primary care. The OurCare survey found access is particularly limited in Quebec, where 30.8 per cent of people report they don't have a primary care provider.

   Massive new survey finds widespread frustration with access to primary

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   Does Canada have a poor primary care system?

   • The data also reveals a significant age disparity, with fewer young adults reporting regular access to a doctor. About 35 per cent of Canadians aged 18 to 29 are without a primary care provider, according to OurCare. Canada lags well behind other wealthy countries on access to primary care.

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   What are the different types of primary care providers in Canada?

   • These providers work collaboratively to offer comprehensive care to patients: Family physicians, often referred to as general practitioners, are the linchpin of primary care in Canada. They are highly trained medical doctors who diagnose and treat a wide array of health conditions.

   What is Primary Care in Canada: Everything You Need to Know

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   How many people in Canada Don't Have a health care provider?

   • That’s a dramatic increase since 2019 when Statistics Canada estimated only 4.5 million people did not have a regular health care provider. The OurCare initiative, led by Tara Kiran at Unity Health Toronto, surveyed more than 9000 people across Canada last fall about their access to primary care and preferences for the future.

   National survey highlights worsening primary care access

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   Apr 24, 2023 · National survey highlights worsening primary care access. More than one in five Canadians — an estimated 6.5 million people — do not have a family physician or nurse practitioner they see regularly, according to a national survey.