New joint position statement calls for urgent
improvements to the long-term care system
The Joint Position Statement onthe Role of Family Physicians in Long-Term Care Homes highlights the invaluable roles family physicians play in long-term care, and calls for key actions needed to address systemic challenges and enhance the quality of care. Read the position statement.
Join us on May 19th as we celebrate Family Doctor Day
Find out what we’re doing to recognize family physicians and join the celebration!
The Besrour Centre for Global Family Medicine releases its Report 2020!
Discover the major accomplishments and activities that have demonstrated commitment to fostering family medicine nationally and globally. Read our report.
New $10,000 grant focuses on supporting racialized communities
A call to enhance rural patient transfers in Canada
This new statement highlights the need for more efficient patient transfers to and from hospitals and other medical facilities for people in rural and remote areas. Find out more about the recommendations in the report.
Canadian Family Physician
This issue examines the role of the generalist in the context of our evolving health care system, plus vaccine hesitancy, a tool to help manage neuropathic pain, and gaslighting in medicine.
Make your voice heard—call on government to support virtual care
Send this pre-written letter to your elected government representatives highlighting the important work of family physicians in providing virtual care.
New webinar on May 20th:The Impact of COVID-19 on Prison Populations