Family physicians’ perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on preventative care in primary care: findings from a qualitative study

• Published in: Family Practice
• Main Authors: Vaughan, Crystal, Lukewich, Julia, Mathews, Maria, Marshall, Emily Gard, Hedden, Lindsay, Spencer, Sarah, Ryan, Dana, McCracken, Rita K, Gill, Paul, Wetmore, Stephen, Buote, Richard, Meredith, Leslie, Moritz, Lauren, Brown, Judith Belle
• Other Authors: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford University Press (OUP) 2022
• Subjects: Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmac113; https://academic.oup.com/fampra/article-pdf/41/4/518/58821020/cmac113.pdf

Abstract Introduction Health system disruptions, caused by unexpected emergencies such as disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and cybercrimes, impact the delivery of routine preventative care. As comprehensive care providers, family physicians (FPs) devote significant time to prevention. However,...