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Table 1 The CLSC and private clinic models

From: Understanding the work of general practitioners: a social science perspective on the context of medical decision making in primary care

 

Private clinic

CLSC

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.