Roughly 10,000 patients in rural Ontario could lose their doctor due to a provincial funding decision that splits a small town into haves and have-nots, according to the local clinic’s medical director. “To have half of our patient population go without those extra supports that we all desperately need right now is a major blow,” Dr. … Read more
Seeking prompt diagnosis at a walk-in clinic can be a benefit for patients, sparing them potential wait for a family doctor appointment, especially as many provinces grapple with physician shortages. However, this convenience can come at a cost for primary physicians who may financially bear the brunt of the decision. Depending on where you live … Read more
The federal government is offering more money to incentivize doctors and nurses to work in rural and remote communities where medical access is most dire across the country. The government will now forgive up to $60,000 of Canada Student Loans for family physicians and up to $30,000 for nurses or nurse practitioners working in rural … Read more
A family doctor shortage in Ontario is on track to significantly worsen, according to the Ontario Medical Association. “Our system is on the precipice of a real disaster and we’re trying to sound the alarm,” says president Dr. Andrew Park. The group, which represents doctors in Ontario, says 2.3 million Ontarians do not currently have … Read more
