The Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSA) says very few doctors in the province are providing the after-hours care they are supposed to offer their patients — so they’re making a few changes to the rules.
Physicians will now be required to either collaborate with colleagues in an on-call rotation, or pursue a formal written agreement with a service like Health Link — ensuring their patients will have access to doctors in case of an urgent medical problem.
Kelly Eby, director of communication for the CPSA, says only about 1/3 of their members currently have after-hours care arrangements in place for patients.
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