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Many practices already work on principles similar to the PMH. Assess your practice today to see where you rank and what you could be doing differently.
The Ajax Harwood Clinic takes medical education to new heights
The Ajax Harwood Clinic (AHC) is putting PMH concepts into practice with vi... Read More
The Centre de santé Saint-Boniface does it all
The Centre de santé Saint-Boniface takes patient-centred care seriously, w... Read More
PMH Success Story: Lunenburg Family Health
Lunenburg Family Health is raising the bar for patient-centred care. As the... Read More
PMH Success Story: Greenboro Family Medicine Centre
The Ottawa-area Greenboro Family Medicine Centre is enjoying great success ... Read More
PMH success story: Dr Maria Patriquin
We are proud to call Dr Maria Patriquin, the founder of an innovative healt... Read More
Communities of Practice in the Patient’s Medical Home
The CFPC’s Best Advice guide Communities of Practice supports one of the ... Read More
PMH Symposium Summary Report
Advancing the Pillars of the Patient’s Medical Home in Ontario’s Evolvi... Read More
The Patient’s Medical Home: It Takes a Team
One of the pillars of the Patient’s Medical Home model is team-based care... Read More
Chronic Care Management in a Patient’s Medical Home
The CFPC’s Best Advice guide Chronic Care Management in a Patient’s Med... Read More
Physician Remuneration in a Patient’s Medical Home
As part of the CFPC’s ongoing advocacy for the Patient’s Medical Home, ... Read More
New Best Advice Guide on Health Literacy Released
The latest Best Advice Guide on the topic of Health Literacy supports the c... Read More
PMH MAILING LIST
Subscribe to our new PMH mailing list! The PMH Mailing List is specifically... Read More
Striving for Excellence in the Patient’s Medical Home
The Patient’s Medical Home (PMH) model is effective across many different... Read More
Looking upstream for better health
The College of Family Physicians of Canada releases a practical guide on ho... Read More
From red to green.
On Nov 12, 2014 The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) released ... Read More
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Breaking News
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is excited to announce th... Read More
What makes a Patient’s Medical Home
Here are a few of our goals for transforming our family practices:
1. Patient Centred-Care
2. Personal Family Physician
3. Team-Based Care
4. Timely-Access
5. Comprehensive Care
6. Continuity of Care
7. Electronic Medical Records
8. Education, Training and Research
9. Evaluation and CQI
10. Internal & External Supports
- Patients receive care that is centered on their needs from a team that knows their story
- Physicians provide appropriate, timely care and establish and continue relationships with their patients and team members
- Policy makers can see the benefits of a strong, well-supported family practice operating within a robust primary health care system
- Nurses, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and other health professionals work with family physicians to provide PMH patients with the best in care through well-coordinated services and interprofessional collaboration
- Patients
- Physicians
- Policy Makers
- Other Health Profesisonals
Practices Similar To PMH That Exist In Canada
Practices that work on principles similar to the Patient’s Medical Home already exist in several Canadian provinces.
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Alberta
Currently, there are 40 Primary Care Networks (PCN) with 3.2 million patients informally enrolled and 800 other health professionals involved.Read MoreBritish Columbia
British Columbia has recently launched “A GP for Me” — a program that pledges to have every British Columbian affiliated with a personal family physician by 2015.Read MoreManitoba
Manitoba saw the development of 4 Primary Care Networks, which are building on the work of Physician Integrated Networks (PINs). Manitoba also promises that every Manitoban will have a personal family physician by 2015.Read MoreNew Brunswick
In 2011, prototypical Family Health Teams (FHTs) were established and funded by a mix of Health Authority and Department of Health funding.Read MoreNewfoundland and Labrador
In 2006 and 2007, Newfoundland and Labrador developed Primary Health Care (PHC) team areas.Read MoreNorthwest Territories
In addition to growing PMH-like initiatives in Yellowknife, the Northwest Territories have the Integrated Service Delivery Model (ISDM) in health care. These team-based and client-focused practices serve the general population as well as specific patient groups, such as those with diabetes.Read MoreNova Scotia
Nova Scotia has 42 Community Health Centres (CHCs), which are staffed by physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals. Collaborative Emergency Centres (CECs) provide extended hours and access to care.Read MoreNunavut
Currently, Nunavut is working to establish a more robust system of health care providers. Typically, the community health nurse leads an interdisciplinary team and is the first point of contact for patients.Read MoreOntario
Since 2005, 185 Family Health Teams (FHTs) have been serving over three million Ontarians enrolled in 200 communities.Read MorePrince Edward Island
PEI has five Primary Care Networks, consisting of Health Centres alongside Collaborative Emergency Centres, which provide extended hours and access to care where 24-hour emergency services have been difficult to maintain.Read MoreQuebec
The provincial government stated its intent to revamp Quebec’s health care system by increasing the number of Family Medicine Groups (FMG/GMF) to 300 and to establish super clinics (open to the public 24/7).Read MoreSaskatchewan
Collaborative Emergency Centres (CECs) were established and based on the Nova Scotia model, alongside eight Primary Health Care innovation sites based on community needs.Read MoreYukon
In Whitehorse, the Diabetes Collaborative exists to manage patients with diabetes and is comprised of family physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, and nutritionists.Read More
Best Advice Guide: Health Literacy in the Patient’s Medical Home
The latest Best Advice Guide on the topic of Health Literacy supports the crucial first pillar in the Patient’s Medical Home (PMH), Patient-Centeredness. This guide explores ways in which family physicians can support their patients understanding of health information by enhancing their own communication skills, increasing use of health literacy assessment tools in the practice, and by making better use of appropriate resources to match patients’ literacy needs during clinical interactions.
Best Advice Guide: Physician Remuneration in a Patient’s Medical Home
As part of the CFPC’s ongoing advocacy for the Patient’s Medical Home, the Remuneration Best Advice Guide, aims to support family physicians and policy decision makers with information on how a remuneration model can address different community needs, and the outcomes associated with the models in different scenarios.
Best Advice Guide: Rostering
A document describing the benefits and limitations of patient rostering in family practice. Includes advice for family physicians who have implemented rostering or are considering it.
Best Advice Guide: Patient-Centredness
This practical guide provides physicians with a background on the importance of providing care centered on patient needs. The document offers concrete suggestions on how to make family practices more patient-centred by engaging patients in planning and delivery of their care.
Best Advice Guide: Panel Size
Actionable guidelines on factors affecting practice panel size and measures of performance and quality of care.
Best Advice Guide: Adopting EMRs in a Patient’s Medical Home
This practical guide provides family physicians with concrete suggestions on what to consider when adopting an electronic medical record (EMR) system in a primary practice. The document will discuss topics, such as what is an EMR, factors to consider when adopting an EMR system within one’s practice, and the potential benefits and challenges of adopting this technology.
2009 Discussion Paper: Bring It On Home
In 2009, the College of Family Physicians of Canada released the discussion paper entitled Bring It on Home.
2011 PMH Vision Paper
The foundational paper of the PMH vision that highlights the goals, objectives, and pillars of the Patient’s Medical Home, as well as the research that supports its implementation.