Given the importance of having a family doctor it is not a surprise that it is hard to get one here in Canada. The number of doctors is unmatched to the population, more so in most urban centres. Sometimes one is put on a waiting list before they can be able to have a family doctor of their own. If you are new in a city you may have to do some hunting around in order to find yourself a family doctor.
Having a family doctor gets even more important if there are young kids in the family. You may start by searching a family doctor directory of that city. The local telephone directory will probably have a section for family doctor listing. Before you pick any doctor to be your family doctor you may want to check out their reputation before that by for example, checking their family doctor rating on such sites as ratemymd.com or any other that offer the same services. Some local authorities may also give information on doctors’ licences. This may be the most important thing you do before going to the family doctor office and will save you lots of headache afterwards.
If a family doctor has had is practice license suspended it may be advisable not to pick him. Having a family doctor can save your life. How Because you will have one doctor who knows your medical history and can recommend personalised treatment options other than when you have to start with a new doctor each time. With a family doctor too one is able to get services sooner than those without.
