We think we are doing a great job, but quite honestly, we should be investing in the root causes of ill-health and focusing on population as well as individual health.
800,000 Quebecers can’t find a family doctor. Quebec’s premier is unfairly saying some doctors aren’t working enough but the truth is the shortfall is primarily due to FP retirements.
As a lasting legacy to his fellow Quebecers, the new federal health minister should strongly encourage the Ministry of Health to sign the agreement to allow patients to receive care outside of the province.
Dr. Smith has a story similar to many of you: For 15 years she brought her medical charts and paperwork home to work on them after the kids went to bed. From 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. each evening was typical for weeknights.