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 Life with a family doctor means access to comprehensive care for Ontarians and their loved ones   Nine local family doctors are being recognized by patients and the Ontario College of Family Physicians for the outstanding care they provide and dedication to the community.     “What we heard from patients in all corners of the province, including in Dufferin–Caledon, is that family physicians are there for patients, providing care when they need it most,” said Dr.

Life with a family doctor means access to comprehensive care for Ontarians and their loved ones More than 750 family doctors from across Ontario are being recognized by their patients and the Ontario College of Family Physicians for the outstanding care they provide.

Dr. Jobin Varughese to prioritize solutions to support family physicians caring for Ontarians  Dr. Jobin Varughese has been announced as President of the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP), representing more than 18,000 family physicians and medical students, including residents and retired family physicians.   As president, Dr. Varughese’s priorities include working toward solutions to make practise better for family physicians and ensuring they are at the forefront in leading much-needed change in our healthcare system.

The Ontario College of Family Physicians is calling for urgent supports to ensure family doctors can provide Ontarians with the care they need The list of Ontarians without a family doctor continues to grow.

Whether to decrease the average of 19 hours per week that family physicians spend on administrative tasks, including documenting patient visits and writing referrals, or using technology to enhance the patient experience, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an important part of family medicine.

Compensation For Family Doctors Must Reflect the Complex Care They Provide For World Family Doctor Day on May 19, the Ontario College of Family Physicians is sharing new data that reinforces the foundational role of family doctors in our healthcare system, showing that family doctors see more patients in a 24-hour period than any other healthcare service.

Family doctors are the foundation of Ontario’s health system, and, for years the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) has been sounding the alarm that family medicine is in crisis.

Family doctors are the foundation of Ontario’s health care system, and Ontario needs family physicians spending time with patients, not on paperwork.

The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Deepy Sur as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer effective May 21, 2024.