Structure of the delivery of primary care services in Chile, Brazil, and the evolving family health team in Ontario
| LOCATION | ORGANIZATION OF PRIMARY CARE | YEAR THE USE OF HEALTH CARE TEAMS BEGAN | TEAM COMPOSITION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Geographically defined population | 1994 | Physician, nurse, nurse assistant, community health worker, dentist, and dental assistant |
| Chile | Geographically defined population | 1990 | Physician, nurse, social worker, midwife, nutritionist, physiotherapist, psychologist, dentist, and dental assistant |
| Ontario | Voluntary unrestricted enrolment | Evolving incrementally since 2004 | Variable, but can include physician, nurse practitioner, nutritionist, social worker, dentist, and psychologist |