Investing in Primary care is our path to better care post-pandemic
It’s time Canadians have access to the health care they need.
For years the country’s health care systems have continued to decline, and the situation has been made worse by the additional strain of the pandemic. COVID-19 has worsened workforce shortages, caused additional procedure backlogs and wait times for patients and increased burnout of health care providers. That’s why action is needed by federal leaders to ensure the necessary funds are available to repair the foundations of health care.
The need for additional funds to support our path forward and change the trajectory of Canadian health care is immediate and critical. We need the federal government’s support to shift from reactionary care to continuous prevention and management, by focusing on primary care to increase access and provide better health outcomes for patients.
To help shape the future of primary care, the CMA and our policy-makers need to understand your experience and health care priorities. Share your thoughts by taking our survey and together we can strive for better primary care for all Canadians.
What can the federal government do?
• Deliver on its commitment to increase access to a family doctor or primary care team for all Canadians, including creating a Primary Care Integration Fund and providing funding to assess interprofessional training capacity.
What can you do?
• Take our survey to let us know how your access to primary care has been affected during the pandemic and whether you support action by the government that will ensure Canadians have access to the care they need.
