RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Home assessment and care. JF Canadian Family Physician JO Can Fam Physician FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada SP 2053 OP 2058 VO 46 IS 10 A1 C Ferrier A1 P Lysy YR 2000 UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/46/10/2053.abstract AB OBJECTIVE To describe the scope of home care and to give practical advice for incorporating home visits into family practice. QUALITY OF EVIDENCE Most of the literature is based on expert opinion, but there are some randomized trials and well done surveys. MAIN MESSAGE Although physicians make fewer housecalls than they used to, home visiting is essential to providing good care to certain patients. An approach to evaluating patients and their home environments is presented. Management plans should be formulated in collaboration with home care teams. We offer practical advice for incorporating home visits into practice. CONCLUSION Home visits can be a valuable and rewarding complement to family practice and are essential for the development of home care.