Re: Bill 210, Patients First Act, 2016
Dear Minister Hoskins,
Over the past year, you have asserted on numerous occasions the importance of strong primary care as the foundation of the health system in Ontario. The Ontario College of Family Physicians has been fully supportive of this position and the important role that family physicians play in delivering high quality primary care for Ontarians. Family physicians in Ontario have a unique role unlike any other health care practitioner, providing continuity and comprehensive care across all settings including primary care practices, hospitals, homes and long-term care facilities. For patients and families in Ontario, primary care is their medical home.