Study on helping vulnerable adults find a primary care doctor
This study tests new ways to help vulnerable adults who don't have a family doctor find one. It focuses on people in the Toronto area who face barriers to getting connected to primary care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You do not currently have a family doctor or primary care provider.
- You are considered vulnerable due to social, health, or economic factors.
- You live in or are seeking care within the Toronto region as defined by the planning toolkit.
- You are not already registered with a primary care organization in that area.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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