Quebec assures continuity in family doctor care amid reform talks

April 23, 2025, 1:21 pm

In the midst of proposed changes to Quebec’s healthcare model aimed at improving access for vulnerable patients, officials stress that registered patients will retain their family doctors. The assurances come as a spate of nervous promises was issued, proving that some ties aren’t up for grabs.

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ledevoir.com / Avoir un médecin de famille grâce à nos lois environnementales

Une personne sur cinq dans le pays n’a pas un accès adéquat aux soins primaires.

lapresse.ca / Prise en charge des patients | « Personne ne va perdre son médecin », assure Dubé

À l’heure où le gouvernement Legault veut revoir le modèle de prise en charge des Québécois pour accroître l’accès aux patients vulnérables, Christian Dubé assure que les patients déjà inscrits à un médecin de famille le resteront.

ledevoir.com / «Pas question» d’enlever à des Québécois leur médecin de famille, assure François Legault

Selon la FMOQ, Québec cherche à désinscrire 4,9 millions de patients jugés en santé au profit de gens plus vulnérables.


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