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Dr. Tia Pham on the power of team-based care
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Sixty per cent of British Columbia’s residents are without a family physician. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for bold solutions to improve access to primary care. In this episode, Dr. Tia Pham sits down with CFPC President Dr. Sarah Cook to explore innovative team-based care approaches that improve access to care and enhance patient outcomes.
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