Patient Medical Homes in Prince Edward Island

What is a Patient Medical Home?

A Patient Medical Home is a modern, team-based approach to primary care. It means you and your family have a regular primary care provider—such as a physician or nurse practitioner—supported by a team of healthcare professionals. This team may include nurses, social workers, dietitians, diabetes educators, and other allied health providers.

By connecting Islanders with coordinated care teams, patient medical homes help:

• Improve access to care
• Reduce wait times
• Provide personalized, support that fits your needs

With a Patient Medical Home, you receive the right care, at the right time, from the right team member.

What can you expect from a Patient Medical Home?

In a traditional medical practice, you’re usually booked directly with your doctor or nurse practitioner. In a patient medical home, you get the right care, from the right provider at the right time.

When you call or book online:

• A medical office assistant will ask about your reason for the visit and your symptoms.
• You’ll be connected with the team member best suited to help —such as a nurse, physiotherapist, or diabetes educator.

This approach ensures:

• Timely care – quicker access to the right team member
• Team-based support – care from the professional best suited to your needs
• Integrated services – access to a wide range of health professionals and community supports

Example: If you need help managing diabetes, you may be scheduled with a diabetes educator instead of your doctor—so you get focused care faster.

Patient medical homes also use shared health records, allowing your care team to stay informed and work together to provide continuous care.

What are the benefits for Islanders?

Patient Medical Homes are designed to support your health and improve your experience with the healthcare system.

Benefits include:

• Faster access to care
• Reduced wait times
• A focus on prevention and overall wellness

This collaborative model:

• Enhances access to care
• Supports early intervention
• Promotes long-term health and well-being

Where are Patient Medical Homes located?

Patient Medical Homes are active and expanding across Prince Edward Island, offering Islanders better access to coordinated, team-based care.

Current Patient Medical Home locations:

What Are Islanders Saying?

“A variety of professionals are there to make sure I’m getting the right care instead of automatically seeing my doctor.”

“It’s now a health care centre—not just my primary doctor.”

“I really have nothing but praise for my medical home.”

“One-stop care... everyone is in the same unit. If you need physio, a dietitian, or mental health services—it’s all there.”

“This whole team experience was new to me, including follow-up calls. I feel very fortunate.”

“I now see a nurse practitioner instead of a physician, and I have nothing but excellent things to say about her.”