The impact of not having a family doctor: Patients are worse off, and so is the health system
By Cathy Risdon, Professor and Chair, Family Medicine, McMaster, McMaster University
The shortage of family doctors affects not only patients, but the entire health-care system. A strong primary care foundation increases average lifespan, improves overall health and reduces costs.
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023