High praise for a local doctor.
Family doctors are being recognized by patients and the Ontario College of Family Physicians for the outstanding care they provide and their dedication to the community.
Chatham resident Rebecca Couture nominated her family doctor, Dr. Allison Morand of the Chatham-Kent Family Health Team.
“My family is very thankful for Dr. Morand because she truly takes the time to listen and understand why you are seeking her help,” Couture said in a news release. “She asks many questions to dig deep about what’s troubling you. She is compassionate, dedicated but most of all quirky with an amazingly dry sense of humour that we love.”
The recognition is part of a campaign to highlight the essential role of family doctors. The OCFP asked Ontarians a simple question: ‘Tell us how your family doctor has gone above and beyond for you.’ More than 750 family doctors were recognized by patients across Ontario.
Officials with the College also heard from Ontarians who do not have a family doctor – and want one. There are 2.5 million Ontarians without access to a family doctor.
“Family physicians are the foundation of our health care system, and every Ontarian should have access to one,” said Deepy Sur, CEO of the Ontario College of Family Physicians. “We can get there by ensuring family physicians have the right supports in the right place to allow them to continue to provide patient care.”