The Ford government’s recent budget said it plans to spend $56 billion over the next decade in health infrastructure, including more than $43 billion in capital grants.
As I write this, it appears that once again, the Ontario Ministry of Health and the Ontario Medical Association have been unable to agree on a contract for physicians.
A joint statement from the country’s chief medical officers of health, chief coroners and chief medical examiners says 7,146 people died of opioid-related overdoses last year.
Survey shows 62% of doctors believe minor ailment assessment and prescribing by pharmacists is proving to be an effective way to relieve pressure on the healthcare system.
