“The unfortunate and potentially lethal inflammation (Sarcoidosis) of my heart has forced me to reflect on my future over the past one to two years.” Continue reading
“Lots of physicians don’t want to do after-hours call, especially in a setting where the remuneration for after-hours work is less than what it would be for your office,” said Dr. Cindy Marshall. Continue reading
Dr. Murdock Arthur Smith is described as “a pillar of Cape Breton’s medical community” by Doctors Nova Scotia. Continue reading
Frustrated with potentially harmful misinformation she was seeing on mom blogs, an Edmonton doctor created her own. Continue reading
Just how many people are living without a family doctor in Kingston? A local medical consultant who’s worked on the issue says there’s evidence that the numbers are growing. Continue reading
As of Aug. 1, there were 54,915 Nova Scotians on the registry for a family doctor. But as the thousands wait, some who do have a physician are simply not showing up for appointments. Continue reading
The provincial government has made changes to incentive programs aimed at recruiting and retaining doctors in Nova Scotia. Continue reading
“We need to accept that as part of the new reality.” Continue reading
Following months of questions about the future for primary care and family doctors in Nova Scotia, the Liberals have revealed a plan that boosts spending and adds student positions. Continue reading
The strain on family doctors in Nova Scotia is expected to increase as a growing number of physicians plan to retire, according to Doctors Nova Scotia. Continue reading