iamsam Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Hi everyone, not sure if this is the right place to post a question like this but I'm trying to get a new family doctor for myself and my parents. So far- no luck (we're not in the GTA and city's population is less than 100k). We've had the same GP for about 15 years but we've been very unhappy- a necessary hospital admission for my dad was the last I'm willing to put up with her b/c he had seen her twice about the same issue and she dismissed his symptoms. Instead, I had to take him to an urgent care where a simple plain film prompted his hospital admission. Does anyone have any tips on finding/switching a family doctor? I know we're really fortunate to have had one for so long but I don't trust her and would rather take our needs to an urgent care. Some offices I called were a bit unsympathetic towards our request (b/c we already have a GP) so is there any way around that? I've also heard that you can mention referrals from friends and some offices will accommodate you. If anyone has any tips/suggestions, I'd really appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 No tips or suggestions and I wish you luck in your virtually impossible undertaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithril Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I would just search for doctors on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario website and try calling them up to see if they're accepting new patients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renin Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Good luck ... it's hard enough to find a doc, much less one you're happy with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactic Folly Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 See if there is an academy of medicine (association of doctors in that city) where you live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehockeykid Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 if u go to walk in clinics and you find a doctor that you like you can ask them if they run a family medincine practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanine Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Some offices I called were a bit unsympathetic towards our request (b/c we already have a GP) No need to mention you already have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 ^ kiss of death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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