Your Family Physician is a:

 

• First point of contact in assessing an undiagnosed health concern

 

• Continuing care provider for many medical conditions without limitation to cause, diagnosis, organs, and body parts involved

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• Community-based specialist serving you regardless of gender, lifestyle choices, or disease complexity

 

• Counselor and advisor regarding safe health behaviours, disease surveillance, and ongoing monitoring

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You can expect your doctor to:

 

• Record symptoms, perform examinations and order indicated testing for health concerns, and periodic health reviews

 

• Assess and follow up on laboratory and diagnostic investigations

 

• Navigate care with referral specialists on your behalf

 

• Collaborate with surgeons, other physician specialists, hospitals, and rehabilitation services to provide community-based aftercare and long-term management
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• Maintain comprehensive records regarding your health
   

• Provide care in the context of your family and community