Even though there is an acute physician shortage in many rural Ontario communities, you can get a family doctor in Prince Edward County. In case you’re wondering, you can get a family doctor in the County, as well as good health care generally.
Family Health Team
There are 23 physicians in the County, all members of the Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT).
Established in 2006, the Prince Edward Family Health Team’s brings family doctors together with nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, dietitians, and other professionals who work from 5 different clinic locations; 4 in Picton and 1 in Wellington.
The FHT has a reputation for its strong team orientation. As a result, Family Health Team attracts doctors who are dedicated to family practice and who want to work as a team with other health professionals. Many of the docs teach family medicine residents from Queens University or University of Ottawa.
Wait List
There is currently a 12-month wait list to get a family doctor family doctor in Prince Edward County. Although more doctors would eliminate the wait, the number of physicians in the County is set by the Ministry of Health.
If you are moving to the County, you should register with the Family Health Team as soon as possible to get on the wait list.F