UK GPs Suffering Highest Stress Rates for 15 Years

GPs are suffering the highest levels of stress recorded since 1998, with over half of those aged over 50 years saying they intend to quit direct patient care within five years, a DH-commissioned survey has found. The national GP worklife survey – carried out by researchers at the University of Manchester – found the number of GPs […]

Australia Has ‘Too Many GPs’ and Should Reduce Immigration, Claims Report

A major report has called for a reduction in the number of overseas GPs entering Australia to work, after a ‘huge influx’ of GPs from abroad. According to the report, there has been ‘sharp increase’ in the numbers of GPs in Australia seen since 2006, and that the level of GP services currently being provided […]

Alberta Health Services Fires 5 Top Executives, Plus 70 More Could Follow!

The provincial government fired five senior Alberta Health Services executives today as part of a shake-up that could see 80 vice-president positions whittled down to ten. The move follows a review that found the system is top-heavy with managers and should focus more on supporting health-care providers. “We’ve heard a lot of criticism over the […]