Quebec family doctors have successfully registered 500,000 additional patients, according to an announcement made by Dr. Marc-André Amyot, president of the Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec (FMOQ).
Major Milestone in Patient Access
Speaking to reporters in Quebec City on November 13, 2025, Dr. Amyot revealed that the province's family physicians have added half a million patients to their rosters, marking a significant step toward improving access to primary care for Quebecers. The announcement was made alongside a press conference where Dr. Amyot fielded questions about the ongoing efforts to connect residents with a family doctor.
Context and Impact
The registration of 500,000 new patients reflects the collective work of Quebec's family doctors, who have been striving to reduce the number of individuals without a primary care provider. This achievement comes amid broader healthcare challenges in the province, including wait times and resource allocation. The FMOQ has been actively collaborating with the Quebec government to streamline patient enrollment and enhance healthcare delivery.
Dr. Amyot emphasized that while this progress is encouraging, there is still work to be done to ensure all Quebecers have access to a family doctor. The federation continues to advocate for policies that support family medicine and address systemic issues within the healthcare system.
