Physician
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New clinic could be just what the doctor ordered for Kingston, Ont. health careA Queen's University clinic looks to provide a family doctor for the 20,000 people in the area without one.HealthApr 19, 2023
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10 new family doctors practising in Lethbridge, but might already have ‘full panel’ of patientsMany doctors are walking in to a full patient panel due to backlog, and thereofore, many new doctors are not always accepting new patients right away.HealthMar 27, 2023
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SARM bear pit takes aim at rural health care concernsMinister Paul Merriman said SIPPA, the international physician assessment program doesn't have a good retention rate, and they'd prefer that doctors come to Saskatchewan to stay.HealthMar 15, 2023
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‘Deeply concerning’: All 4 doctors at Halifax clinic to close practicesThousands of patients are expected to lose their family doctors after four physicians at the same clinic announced they will be closing their practices this summer.CanadaMar 2, 2023
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Northern Vancouver Island physicians call for resignation of region’s top doctorTwo Northern Vancouver Island doctors are calling for the head of Island Health to step down, saying a toxic work environment is pushing practitioners out.HealthFeb 6, 2023
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Saskatchewan health-care shortages putting ‘patients at risk,’ doctors saySask. doctors John Stempien and John Gjevre say shortages in staff and resources are at an all-time high and are creating challenges for health-care providers as well as patients.HealthDec 9, 2022
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Calgary physician returns from humanitarian trip to flood-ravaged PakistanWhile the flood waters are slowly receding in Pakistan, a health care crisis is growing in its place. An Airdrie doctor is urging Canadians to help.WorldSep 22, 2022
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No firm date on introducing physician assistants in Saskatchewan while doctors are overrunAccording to the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants, they could manage 75 per cent of visits directed towards doctors.CanadaSep 14, 2022
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New recruitment program brings nine physicians to Kingston, Ont.The City of Kinston in southern Ontario says nine doctors have been recruited, but help is needed from governments to continue efforts to attract and retain health professionals.HealthAug 30, 2022
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N.S. family doctor of 43 years says the province’s doctor shortage is not surprisingDr. George Burden was 'at the tender age of 23' when he fell in love with family medicine, but he says he's not surprised that the province is struggling to find enough doctors.HealthAug 23, 2022
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