Nova Scotia Doctors

• With virtual care agreement set to expire, Doctors Nova Scotia calls for permanent solution

  Doctors Nova Scotia is looking for the government to implement virtual care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Oct 13, 2020
• N.S. walk-in clinics struggle with doctor recruitment

  "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.

  Health

  Jun 4, 2019
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• Shortage of anesthesiologists in Yarmouth raises concern among pregnant women

  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.

  Health

  May 7, 2019
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• ‘My skills aren’t being utilized’: Medical school graduate says more residency spots needed in N.S.

  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.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2019
• ‘I think there should be prioritization’: Nova Scotia woman calls for change to doctor waitlist

  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.

  Health

  Nov 15, 2018
• Doctors Nova Scotia calling for end to ‘antiquated’ payment model

  Doctors from throughout Nova Scotia gathered in Dartmouth today to brainstorm ideas for a new primary care payment model.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2018
• Doctors Nova Scotia accuses province of throwing more uncertainty into health care

  Doctors Nova Scotia is accusing the government of throwing uncertainty into an already fragile health care system by breaking its contract with doctors.

  Health

  Oct 3, 2017
• Trudeau must ‘fully understand’ effect of tax changes: Stephen McNeil

  Nova Scotia's premier says it's important for provincial leaders to speak up about the effects of proposed tax changes in their regions.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2017
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• Nova Scotia only province to see drop in family doctors: CIHI

  A national organization says Nova Scotia was the only province in the country to see a net loss of doctors in 2016. 

  Health

  Sep 28, 2017
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• Hundreds of N.S. doctors speak out against proposed federal tax changes

  It’s expected the changes will end up costing doctors in Nova Scotia between $20,000 and $30,000 annually.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2017