FSM and our family physicians believes this compact appropriately describes the relationship between a FP and their patients.
The compact states, as your family doctor I, along with my practice team, agree to:
• Provide you with the best care that I can
• Coordinate any specialty care you may need
• Offer you timely access to care, to the best of my ability
• Maintain an ongoing record of your health
• Keep you updated on any changes to services offered at my clinic
• Communicate with you honestly and openly so we can best address your health care needs
As my patient, I ask that you:
• Seek your health care from me and my team whenever possible and, in my absence, through my colleague(s)
• Name me as your family doctor if you have to visit an emergency facility or another provider
• Communicate with me honestly and openly so we can best address your health care needs
