Health Equity in Family Medicine: Practice Toolkit

About this resource

This toolkit helps family physicians integrate health equity practices into everyday clinical work, from social determinants screening to culturally safe communication and referral to community supports.

Use this when…

• You want to systematically screen for social determinants of health
• You are caring for patients from Indigenous, Black or other equity-deserving communities
• You want to address structural barriers your patients face in accessing care

Key takeaways

1. Ask about housing, food security, income and social support as part of routine care
2. Use the OCFP social determinants screener (included) as a starting point
3. Connect with local community health partners for referrals
4. Culturally safe care is not about knowing every culture — it is about humility, curiosity and partnership with patients