| Private clinic | CLSC |
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Profile | Oldest and predominant primary care delivery model in the province of Quebec (and in Canada). Physicians in Quebec are reimbursed by the Quebec Health Insurance Board- a public body established by the provincial government and reporting to the Minister of Health and Social Services. | Defined as a community and collaborative primary health care delivery model. CLSCs were introduced in the early 70s and receive their funding from the provincial government. |
Physician remuneration | Fee-for-service (FFS). | Salary. |
Team composition | Physician-based. Solo but predominantly group practice. | Multidisciplinary. Physicians are employees. |
Responsibility | Patients | Population in a specific geographical catchment area. |
Profile | Oldest and predominant primary care delivery model in the province of Quebec (and in Canada). Physicians in Quebec are reimbursed by the Quebec Health Insurance Board- a public body established by the provincial government and reporting to the Minister of Health and Social Services. | Defined as a community and collaborative primary health care delivery model. CLSCs were introduced in the early 70s and receive their funding from the provincial government. |