“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
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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In the first iteration last year, 93 per cent of first-time applicants from Canadian schools were matched, compared to only 46 per cent of international medical graduates. Continue reading
When asked about the growing number of people on the waitlist, the Minister of Health Randy Delory could not give a timeline when the number might start going down. Continue reading
Doctors from throughout Nova Scotia gathered in Dartmouth today to brainstorm ideas for a new primary care payment model. Continue reading
Doctors Nova Scotia is accusing the government of throwing uncertainty into an already fragile health care system by breaking its contract with doctors. Continue reading
Nova Scotia’s premier says it’s important for provincial leaders to speak up about the effects of proposed tax changes in their regions. Continue reading
A national organization says Nova Scotia was the only province in the country to see a net loss of doctors in 2016. Continue reading
It’s expected the changes will end up costing doctors in Nova Scotia between $20,000 and $30,000 annually. Continue reading
Walter Zukauskas, a 75-year-old retired Dalhousie professor, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2010 and relies on a wheelchair to get around. Continue reading