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Table 1 Statements used to elicit family physician views about primary care reform in Ontario.

From: Family physician views about primary care reform in Ontario: a postal questionnaire

I understand the Ontario Family Health Network well enough to make informed decisions about my involvement

I expect to be part of the Ontario Family Health Network by 2004

I expect to be part of the Ontario Family Health Network at some time after 2004

The current system for the organization of primary care delivery in Ontario needs to be changed

The current system for the financing of primary care delivery in Ontario needs to be changed

A capitation based formula for funding physician services would improve primary care in Ontario

A roster that links a patient to a single care provider would improve primary care in Ontario

Appropriate financial incentives would enhance preventive interventions in primary care

Patients should always have access to extended weeknight and weekend office hours

A telephone health line staffed by a qualified nurse is a good resource to direct patients to appropriate care

I would like to see computer systems replace most of the paper systems in my practice