CanAm working towards ending doctor shortage in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia needs doctors more than ever, but John Philpott, CEO of CanAm Physician Recruiting, says it’s getting more difficult to keep them here. “The Middle East is a very rich place, and they’re restructuring their health system to seek Western-trained doctors, which is going to be a massive drain on Canada,” says Philpott. “Nova […]
New rules say Alberta doctors must provide after-hours care
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 […]
Guiding a doctor’s professional identity to prevent burnout
The medical community is suddenly interested in the concept that perhaps the way a person decides to go into medicine indicates their likelihood of “burnout, cynicism, and ethical decay.” In a special june issue of Academic Medicine, there were 23 pages dedicated to the subject. Those who lacked “a deep personal clarify and commitment of […]
Canadian hospitals profiting from foreign patients raises questions of ethics
Could a for-profit sector that allows foreign patients to be cared for in Canadian hospitals be the financial cure for this country’s cash-strapped universal health care system? That is the question being posed by a series of programs that have taken place, or continue to operate in Canadian hospitals. Critics think that treating medical tourists for cash […]
Questions raised about for-profit DoctorCare Accessing Patient Records
Susannah Hendricks is still rattled by the call. It came out of the blue and the for-profit company on the other end seemed to have access to her private health information. The caller from Doctor-Care Inc. urged her to attend a session with a dietitian, suggesting she had risk factors for diabetes and high cholesterol. […]
Tax guide available for Canadian Medical Association members
Reprinted from CMA – Article by Pat Rich The Canadian Medical Association has updated its taxation guide for members for the current year. Tax Tips for the Physician and Physician in Training is a popular guide prepared annually by Dr. Brian Cummings, a well-known physician consultant on financial matters. “One of the most significant expenses […]
Dr. Chris Simpson President, CMA responds to Minister’s Announcement supporting IMGs
Reprinted From CMA Newsletter Ottawa, March 13, 2015 – The Canadian Medical Association welcomes today’s announcement by Health Minister Rona Ambrose on financial support to bring internationally educated professionals into Canadian health workforce. The CMA fully supports bringing into practice qualified internationally medical graduates (IMGs) already in Canada. Canada has historically benefited from a steady […]
Physician Health Professionals Preparing for Retirement
Whether you are a new graduate, working as an associate, running your own practice or approaching retirement, tax, financial and retirement planning will always play a key part at every stage of your career. As your personal, professional and financial situations continue to evolve, you should ensure that you’ve done appropriate planning to help […]
Why is the Government of Ontario Targeting New Family Physicians?
JANUARY 28, 2015 Dr. Scott Wooder in his recent Blog addressed the disturbing actions of the Ontario Government to limit physician remuneration. The following excerpt from his Blog lays out the issues in detail. The Government has removed all rostering fees, except for patients who have complex medical needs and has ended a program […]
$400K Guaranteed for Family Physician to Work in Specialty/Cosmetic Clinic in Eastern Ontario
Overview This well-established specialty clinic has recently completed an expansion and is looking for a Physician to join their busy practice. The clinic specializes in hair restoration procedures, and combines medicine, art, and science into aesthetic results for their patients. The clinic’s exemplary results have given it an excellent reputation, attracting an international private-fee client […]
