Primary care in ‘critical condition,’ Alberta doctors group head says, citing survey

Jan 23, 2024 | 10:51 AM

The president of the Alberta Medical Association says a recent survey of family doctors suggests primary care in the province is in critical condition.

Dr. Paul Parks on Tuesday shared the results of the online survey, taken between Jan. 16 and 19, on the viability of family physician and rural generalist clinics in Alberta.

The survey, which was conducted by ThinkHQ, suggests 91 per cent of the 1,375 doctors who responded are concerned about the continued financial viability of their practices.

Six in 10 family doctors surveyed said the financial state of their medical practices is poor, while fewer than one in 10 said their practices are performing well financially.

Primary care in ‘critical condition,’ Alberta doctors group head says, citing survey

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