NS Doctor Shortage
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N.S. high-need patients continue to search for family doctorOne of the more than 150,000 residents in Nova Scotia looking for a family doctor said many of clinics aren't accepting new patients, leaving them stranded.CanadaSep 11, 2023
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N.S. boasting doctor recruitment success but number of residents without doctor also growingBetween April 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023, there were 168 new doctors who started practising in the province — but the net gain was only 86 physicians.HealthMay 18, 2023
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N.S. to provide office space for some doctors as recruiting incentiveThe premier told reporters that more needs to be done to increase access to primary care, but he questioned the accuracy of the wait-list.HealthOct 13, 2022
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Ukrainian doctors in N.L. who fled the war say they are frustrated with provinceMeanwhile, Nova Scotia's Health Department has contacted Ukrainian physicians in Newfoundland to offer perks like housing and daycare if they relocate to that province.HealthJul 18, 2022
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Increasing need for family doctors in Nova Scotia, as waiting list grows to 78,000The list of people waiting for family doctors rose to a record 77,696 names as of Oct. 1, a jump of 60 per cent from the 48,812 people on the list at the same time last year.HealthOct 12, 2021
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Nova Scotia emergency room temporarily closing due to doctor shortageThe Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital's emergency centre will close on Monday, the Nova Scotia Health Authority says.CanadaJul 13, 2019
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Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce taking the lead on local doctor recruitmentOn Tuesday, the provincial Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage announced it would provide $75,000 to the task force over the next three years.HealthJun 25, 2019
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Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union report says NSHA needs to educate public on emergency health systemA new report is recommending that the Nova Scotia Health Authority improve public knowledge about emergency services.HealthMay 7, 2019
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