WHY YOU NEED A FAMILY DOCTOR
A consistent relationship with a family doctor & health team
can ensure you are healthier as you age

Research shows you will receive better care, make fewer visits to emergency rooms and live longer. In fact, there’s a long – and growing – list of reasons why you need a family doctor.

Your family doctor is your main point of contact – or ‘home base’ – in the health system. Also known as your health or medical home, your doctor’s clinic can meet your everyday health needs and connect you to other health and social services. Because they know your history, they can help reduce the number of times you have to tell your story or undergo duplicate tests.

Benefits of having a family doctor:

  1. More support to achieve your personal health goals
  2. Preventative care and disease management
  3. Your doctor knows your health history and needs
  4. Access to a team of health professionals, free programs and services
  5. Your knowledge and preferences are valued; you can play a greater role in decision-making

“Albertans who have a continuous relationship with a family doctor and team don’t just improve their health. They can also help to save costs. ”

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TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19?

Keep your Doctor in the Loop

When you book a COVID-19 test online, make sure you click ‘YES’ to sending results to your family doctor.

In addition to being well-versed in COVID-19, your family doctor is familiar with your health and can provide medical support and follow-up after a diagnosis.

Many patients have lots of questions about this condition and it is important you are getting the most accurate information regarding your recovery.

With a knowledge of your unique health needs, you will be triaged into an appropriate level for ongoing follow up. Daily phone calls from a member of your team can help to judge the severity of your symptoms and support you through the process of recovery. Ongoing assessment of your vital signs can be done virtually by phone or video calls. Prescriptions can be filled over the phone. Also support of your emotional health can be offered virtually.

Most importantly your team can determine the appropriateness of hospital care at any stage of the illness.

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WHY YOU NEED A FAMILY DOCTOR
A consistent relationship with a family doctor & health team
can ensure you are healthier as you age

Research shows you will receive better care, make fewer visits to emergency rooms and live longer. In fact, there’s a long – and growing – list of reasons why you need a family doctor.

Your family doctor is your main point of contact – or ‘home base’ – in the health system. Also known as your health or medical home, your doctor’s clinic can meet your everyday health needs and connect you to other health and social services. Because they know your history, they can help reduce the number of times you have to tell your story or undergo duplicate tests.

Benefits of having a family doctor:

  1. More support to achieve your personal health goals
  2. Preventative care and disease management
  3. Your doctor knows your health history and needs
  4. Access to a team of health professionals, free programs and services
  5. Your knowledge and preferences are valued; you can play a greater role in decision-making

“Albertans who have a continuous relationship with a family doctor and team don’t just improve their health. They can also help to save costs. ”

Click here to find a Family Doctor

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