Attachment does not equal access to primary care

Canadian Medical Association Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Rita McCracken, Meredith G. Vanstone, Lindsay Hedden
DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.153408-l
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Abstract

The recent study by Gupta and colleagues[1][1] examining distance between patients and their family physicians highlights the perils of relying on attachment as a stand-in for primary care access. Attachment is often used as a proxy measure for access. In many cases, the 2 concepts align; patients

Fields of Study & Subjects

Primary Care and Health Outcomes Healthcare Systems and Technology Healthcare Policy and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Volume
198
Issue
2
Pages
E53–E53
Publication date
18 January 2026
Language
EN