Medical Specialists
Topic Overview
In addition to seeing your family doctor or general practitioner, in some cases you also may need to see a specialized type of health professional to help with your health care. The relationship you have with your health professionals greatly influences the health decisions you make and, ultimately, your health.
Talk with your health professional about being a partner in your health decisions. He or she will most likely support your desire to take an active role in your health care.
Think about the following important considerations when choosing a health professional:
- Is the health professional well-trained and experienced?
- Is the health professional licensed? Is he or she a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the Canadian College of Family Physicians?
- Will the health professional be available when needed?
- Will the health professional work in partnership with you?
- Does your provincial health plan or private health insurance plan provide coverage for this service?
This topic lists many of the specialties and subspecialties of medical doctors. It also provides listings for other types of health professionals you may see for your health needs. Each listing includes a description of the specialty and information about why you might be referred to that type of health professional.
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| Author: | Douglas Dana Sabra L. Katz-Wise | Last Updated: February 14, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine | |
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| Medical Specialists | |
| Other Health Professional Specialists | |
| Preparing for Your Appointment | |
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