Fraser Street Medical is a team-based family practice that includes family physicians, nurse practitioners, chronic disease nurses, and chronic disease coordinators, all working together to support your health.
Our family physicians provide relationship-based, comprehensive, and continuous care across the lifespan. This long-term approach is a cornerstone of primary care in British Columbia and is associated with better health outcomes, high patient satisfaction, and more efficient use of the health-care system.
Family physicians complete a minimum of 10 years of post-secondary education and medical training, including medical school and residency. They are highly trained to manage complex and evolving health needs and often take on leadership roles within primary care teams.
This extended training allows family physicians to understand not only medical conditions, but also the cultural, social, psychological, and life-stage factors that influence health and well-being.
Benefits of Care with a Family Physician
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Whole-person care: Family physicians care for patients of all ages and backgrounds, considering medical history, culture, mental health, financial and social circumstances, and past experiences that may affect health.
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Comprehensive scope: They manage a wide range of concerns, from acute illnesses to chronic diseases, mental health, complex conditions, and major life transitions.
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Better health outcomes: Having an ongoing relationship with a family physician is associated with lower mortality from heart disease, cancer, and stroke, as well as improved management of chronic conditions such as diabetes.
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Continuity and coordination: Family physicians help patients navigate the health-care system, coordinating care with specialists and community services to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.
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Reduced hospital use: Continuous care with a family physician is linked to better identification and management of chronic illness, higher patient satisfaction, and fewer emergency department visits and hospitalizations.
References: The Unique Value of a Family Physician