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Medical specialists (e.g., cardiologist, gastroenterologist, haematologist, opthamologist) are physicians with additional education and clinical training in a defined area of practice. Specialist care is often accessed through a referral from a family practitioner or other generalist physician. Read our products below for evidence and insights about the role of specialist physicians in the health system.

Optimizing Patient and Family Transitions from Cancer Treatment to Primary- and Community-care Supports in Canada

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Canadian cancer statistics

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Statistiques canadiennes sur le cancer

Taking a Step Towards Achieving Worry-free Surgery in Ontario

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Overview of surgeries worldwide

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Top 10 surgeries requiring hospitalization in Ontario

Examining the Effects of Value-based Physician Payment Models

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Modernizing the Oversight of the Health Workforce in Ontario

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Categories of health workers in Ontario

Examining the Impact of Interprofessional Training and Patient Engagement on Falls Prevention

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