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3 physicians leaving Kentville hospital over administrative issues
Dr. Rob Miller, Dr. Rebecca Brewer and Dr. Keith MacCormick are all emergency physicians who have been involved in the campaign to bring attention to the need for long-term care beds. Continue reading
List of patients in need of a family doctor growing in N.S. rural areas
“Rural medicine involves specific challenges, and it is something that’s being worked on through Doctors Nova Scotia, the heath authority, and department of health.” Continue reading
New CEO of N.S. health authority aims to change ‘critical narrative’ around healthcare
Dr. Brendan Carr has decades of emergency department experience and recently took on the role of CEO for the Nova Scotia Health Authority. Continue reading
CODE ZERO: N.S. health minister hopes new doctors’ agreement will combat growing ER closures
Randy Delorey’s comments come after Global News analyzed government reports and found a sharp increase in temporary emergency room closures in Nova Scotia. Continue reading
Doctors Nova Scotia fights province in Court of Appeal over contract negotiations
All doctors in the province are required to be members of Doctors Nova Scotia and are paid by a fee-for-service model of through the Alternative Payment Plan model. Continue reading
Nova Scotia doctors reach tentative agreement with provincial government
Doctors Nova Scotia says the proposed four-year contracts with the Department of Health and Wellness will be submitted for a ratification vote between Nov. 4 and Nov. 25. Continue reading
Nova Scotia doctor shortage forces ongoing emergency department closures
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
Daily announcements of emergency department closures have become routine on local radio stations in Nova Scotia, where a doctor shortage has created dire conditions. Continue reading
Cape Breton family physician passes away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to patients
Dr. Murdock Arthur Smith is described as “a pillar of Cape Breton’s medical community” by Doctors Nova Scotia. Continue reading
Shortage of anesthesiologists in Yarmouth raises concern among pregnant women
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
In recent months, Yarmouth Regional Hospital has struggled to ensure that expectant mothers in the area will have an anesthesiologist on hand for their deliveries. Continue reading
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Nova Scotia couple says doctors shouldn’t refuse patients
“I was kind of stunned,” said Andrew Hopper. “Like it was surprising they have the option of refusing you.” Continue reading