Term: Winnipeg Family Physician (FP)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A medical physician who has: (1) billing privileges with Manitoba Health, (2) registered as a family physician [family or general practitioner] with Manitoba Health, (3) submitted fee-for-service or evaluation claims, and (4) provided care to patients who are most likely to reside within the geographic area that became the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) in 1999.

Related terms 

• Family Physician (FP) / Family Physicians
• Full-Scope Physician
• Full-Time Physician
• Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)

References 

• 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)