New Measure for Family Doctors in Ontario
A new "Continuity of Care" measure has been introduced in Ontario to assess the workload of family doctors.
The measure has good intentions but is flawed, as it imposes severe penalties without necessary checks and balances.
Consequences for Doctors and Patients
- Doctors who become ill may face financial penalties.
- Doctors providing extra services, such as after-hours care or specialty care, may be at risk.
- To protect themselves, doctors may remove patients from their lists, restricting access to care.
The new measure comes with severe penalties and without necessary checks and balances.
A Possible Solution
The Ministry of Health and doctors can work together to create a better system under the new framework, preventing potential damage.
This comes after the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) announced an improved compensation model for Family Doctors, called FHO+.
Author's summary: Ontario introduces new measure for family doctors with severe penalties.