Primary Health Care Teams

What is a primary health care team? 

A primary health care team is a group of health professionals who work together to provide primary health care. You are connected to a team that includes family physicians and nurse practitioners, rather than a single physician or nurse practitioner.  

The team brings together different health care professionals, such as family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical office assistants, and other health care professionals who work together to support your care. 

Your primary health care team can support many of your ongoing health needs, including assessment and treatment of health concerns, chronic disease management, prescriptions, preventative care, screening, health education and referrals to other services when needed.  

You may see different members of the team depending on your health needs. This helps connect you with the right person for the care you need. Each team member has a different role and can help support your care. 

What this means for you 

• You're connected to a team, rather than an individual family physician or nurse practitioner 
• You may see different team members depending on your health needs 
• Team members can access your health record, so your care is coordinated 
• You have access to a range of health professionals through one point of contact 

Have more questions? 

For answers to common questions, visit Primary Health Care Teams – Frequently Asked Questions.