Mr. Barry Walsh:

Most definitely, yes. By its very nature, the term "primary" suggests preventive although I do not believe the current primary care model is actually thus. It is a reactive solution to a societal issue. The medical system is there for when something goes wrong rather than to prevent something from going wrong. The collective submissions to the committee from various agencies and bodies have tended to focus on reactive solutions. The medical professions provide the research and diagnosis and then offer solutions. The intervention model is what our members are involved in, collectively.