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Group Medical Visits (GMVs) are an innovative strategy to deliver efficient, quality health care to groups of patients with similar health needs. By organizing care differently to optimize the time spent by providers and patients, evidence suggests GMVs lead to high patient and provider satisfaction and increase access to care.

Watch the following video to see how GMV models are being used here in Nova Scotia to support access to care:

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Tools and resources are designed for Primary health care providers/teams and leaders who are interested in learning more about GMVs or looking for supports to implement them in their practice. 

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Summary Overview for GPs/NPs 

 A summary document providing an overview of key Group Medical Visit concepts for sharing with interested family physicians and nurse practitioners.

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May 12, 2025
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Creating Opportunities for GMVs

This video produced by Impact BC describes three models of GMV.

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May 12, 2025
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GMV Videos

The following videos highlight some local examples of the exciting work being done by primary health care teams to support self-management of their patients through the use of Group Medical Visits.

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May 12, 2025
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Group Medical Visits in Primary Health Care Implementation Guide

A comprehensive guide to support primary health care providers and teams to implement Group Medical Visits.

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May 12, 2025
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GMV Measurement Tools and Resources

All tools/resources embedded in the implementation guide are also available as separate pdf documents for quick access.  

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May 12, 2025
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Adapting to Virtual Group Medical Visits

Considerations for adapting from in-person to virtual GMVs derived from the early experiences of Primary Health Care teams in Nova Scotia.

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May 12, 2025
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Contact

For more information or support with implementing GMV’s in your practice, please reach out to PHCPracticeSupport@nshealth.ca.

Looking for practice supports and not sure what is available? Use this form to identify your needs, and a member of our Practice Support team will be in touch within 5 business days.

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