Term: Full Time Equivalent (FTE) - Workload

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-11-10

Definition:

The workload version of FTE relates to the Health Canada FTE methodology, but calculates the average number of visits for those physicians whose full time equivalence=1 (earnings are between the 40th and 60th percentile). The FTE for one particular physician is the total number of visits in his/her practice divided by the average number of visits (calculated above).

Related terms 

• Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
• Full Time Equivalent per Family Physician (FTE / FP)
• Full-Time Physician

References 

• Menec V, Black C, Roos N, Bogdanovic B. What is the potential for formal patient registration in Canadian primary care? The scale of 'informal registration' in Manitoba. J Health Serv Res Policy 2001;6(4):202-206. [Abstract] (View)
• Watson D, Bogdanovic B, Heppner P, Katz A, Reid RJ, Roos NP. Supply, Availability and Use of Family Physicians in Winnipeg. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2003. [Report] [Summary] (View)