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New Patient Continuity Video

  • Primary Health Care Updates

A regular family physician knows their patient’s health history and looks at the big picture–not just the problem the patient came in for today. In fact, research shows that having and PCV_219-146seeing a regular family physician:

  • Keeps patients healthier as they age.
  • Helps patients live longer.
  • Catches problems before they become serious

Patient attachment is an important foundation for the provision of quality care and creating a sustainable primary care system in Alberta. A new patient continuity video entitled “Why it is important to have a regular family doctor” has been shared with Primary Care Networks across Alberta. This video (which uses photos of PCN physicians) is a useful tool to increase patient awareness of the benefits of having a regular family physician and taking more responsibility for his/her health.

Click here to preview this video on YouTube. If you would like to use this video in your clinic or on your clinic’s website, please contact Toward Optimized Practice at top@topalbertadoctors.org .

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My name is Smitha Yaltho and I feel privileged to work as a family physician. Why? I believe that being a family physician has been the best job any physician can hope to have. I have personally grown in my own abilities and skill-sets with diverse opportunities in ambulatory practice, acute care and work in Facility Living.  Working in primary care has been exciting and has also afforded me tremendous opportunities for growth while still remaining stimulating in its complexity.  I believe that Family physicians are trusted partners in patient care –  every step of the way. 

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