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The Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians (SCFP) & Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) Survey: Strengthening Family Practice in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians (SCFP) and the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) are conducting this survey to better understand the realities of family practice in Saskatchewan today and any nuances that we aren’t yet aware of.

This survey explores both the administrative challenges and the supports, tools, and system changes that could help family physicians strengthen their practice and improve patient care. Your input will directly inform SCFP and SMA's advocacy, strategic planning process, member support, and partnership discussions.

Estimated completion time: 10 minutes

All responses will remain confidential.
1.What is your current practice location?(Required.)
2.How many years have you been in practice in Saskatchewan?(Required.)
3.Which best describes your practice model? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
4.Approximate size of your active patient panel (if applicable)(Required.)
5.Practice Affiliation(Required.)
6.Approximately what percentage of your weekly working hours is spent on administrative tasks?(Required.)
7.How would you prefer to receive communications from your professional association?(Required.)
8.Which forms or processes consume the most administrative time in your practice? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
9.Which organizations create the greatest administrative burden? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
10.What changes would most reduce your administrative burden? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
11.In your experience, how has administrative burden impacted your:(Required.)
No impact
Some impact
Significant impact
Patient relationships
Work-life balance
Retention/satisfaction in practice
12.What types of supports or resources would most help you improve your practice or reduce stress?(Required.)
13.In what areas could SCFP and SMA Section of FM most effectively support you and your colleagues?(Required.)
14.How would you describe your current level of professional burnout?(Required.)
15.What payment model are you currently on?(Required.)
16.What payment model do you prefer for your family medicine practice?(Required.)
17.How long do you plan to remain in longitudinal family practice?(Required.)
18.What supports (if any), would help improve your wellness or work–life balance?
19.How well supported do you feel to practice in a team-based care environment?(Required.)
Not supported
Very supported
20.What additional supports (if any), or changes would make team-based care more viable in your practice?
21.How would you describe your access to the tools and resources needed to deliver comprehensive family medicine?(Required.)
22.Which resources are most lacking in your current setting?
23.What are the top 1–2 areas where additional support could meaningfully improve your day-to-day work or patient care?
24.How would you prefer to receive communications from your professional association?(Required.)
25.Other Comments or Suggestions you would like us to know or focus on