Many parents wonder what the difference is between their family physician and a pediatrician. They may also wonder who should provide primary health care to their children. In many ways, this is a personal decision, which may be determined by the area where the family lives and the availability of physicians.

Answers to questions such as 'What is a paediatrician?' 'Must my child be cared for by a paediatrician?' How do I find a paediatrician? ' can be found by linking to The Canadian Paediatric Society. For more information about family physicians, see The College of Family Physicians of Canada.

The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario contains information about how to find a doctor in the province of Ontario.

Health Care Connect helps Ontarians who are without a family health care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) to find one.