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A declining number of students are choosing family medicine
Dr. Andrew Park hosted a panel discussion with medical school leaders to address the issue of declining interest in family medicine among medical students, and to explore potential solutions.
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CityNews
Doctors speak out as Ford government expands pharmacist powers
As the Ford government moves to expand pharmacist powers, family doctors say the focus should be on funding primary care to address the massive shortage.
July 25, 2024
The Toronto Star
Ontario looking to give more power to pharmacists as billing concerns haunt one program they oversee
Ontario is looking to give pharmacists more powers to prescribe drugs for common ailments like strep throat even as it re-examines the “MedsCheck” program amid reports some drug stores used it to pad profits.
July 24, 2024
Canadian Medical Association
As premiers host summer meeting, Canada’s medical associations urge action to stabilize health system
As Canada’s premiers convene for their annual Council of the Federation meeting, the country’s medical associations are urging action to stabilize the health system
July 16, 2024
Medscape
Ontario Considers Expanding Nurses' Scope of Practice
OMA warns if there is no integration plan or quality framework put in place when expanding the scope of healthcare professionals, it will be detrimental for patient safety and for the future of family medicine
July 10, 2024
CTV News
Capital gains tax concerns in healthcare industry
OMA CEO Kimberley Moran expresses disappointment as government moves forward with increases to capital gains tax
June 14, 2024
CTV Your Morning
Shortage of doctors in Ontario projected to worsen
The Ontario Medical Association says we’re experiencing a perfect storm of physician retirements and resignations
June 17, 2024
SooToday.com
Medical association prez visits the Sault, says province must step up to fix doctor crisis
Dr. Nowak visited the Sault’s Group Health Centre to hear from stressed-out family doctors and discuss local and provincial health care challenges
June 14, 2024
The Sault Star
‘Failing people’: Health care needs solid supports, Ontario Medical Association president says
Arming physicians with a healthy support system is one treatment to Ontario’s primary care crisis, says OMA President Dr. Dominik Nowak
June 14, 2024
CPSO: Dialogue
Building a culture of compassion through peer support
New program aims to foster connections between physicians
June 6, 2024
TVO Today
For the love of God, give family doctors more money
Ontario government states they have "no concern of diminished supply of physicians" as they negotiate compensation with Ontario's doctors
May 10, 2024