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The full report and the environmental scan are available online on the Doctors Nova Scotia website. You can find a link from the article about the report in the ‘News’ section of the website.

health-care providers change, we must ensure the unique role and value of the family physician is also clearly defined and well understood,” said Holland.

Family doctors have extensive training and education that are focused on developing the depth of medical knowledge needed to effectively assess and diagnose patients.

“Sometimes called expert generalists, family doctors treat the whole patient and must have an understanding of all of the body’s systems,” said Dr. Natasha Deshwal, president of the NSCFP. This is increasingly important as they help patients manage multiple chronic illnesses.”

“We develop a strong scientific