Continuity of care is about improving Albertan’s health through stronger ongoing relationships with their family physician/nurse practitioner (FP/NP) and team, increased information sharing, and enhanced care coordination. 

When Albertans have a continuous, trusting relationship with a family physician/nurse practitioner and team, benefits can include:

• Increased access to appropriate care when it’s needed  
• Better health for patients
• Better quality of care
• Improved care coordination
• Improved sharing of their information between care providers
• Increased patient satisfaction