The medical home in Canada: patient perceptions of quality and safety.
With evidence suggesting that primary health care can lead to increased quality and safety of health care, we examined the relationship between the presence of a medical home and the safety and quality of health care in Canada. Our results conclude that the presence of a medical home is associated with improved self-reported access to health care services, coordination of and confidence in services received, and provider knowledge and fewer medical errors.
Scobie
Andrea
A
Dalhousie University.
MacKinnon
Neil J
NJ
Higgins
Sean
S
Etchegary
Holly
H
Church
Rhonda
R
D001294:Attitude to Health; D002170:Canada; D006801:Humans; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012449:Safety