Freeman, T., Brown, J., Reid, G., Stewart, M., Thind, A., & Vingilis, E. (2013). Patients’ perceptions on losing access to FPs: qualitative study. Canadian Family Physician, 59, 195-201.
Summary of Findings: This qualitative study interviews individuals on their health-related experiences after losing their personal family physician. A majority of participants reported distress, as they no longer had consistent access to preventative care. The quality of chronic illness management also decreased significantly.
