There simply aren’t enough providers to care for everyone in B.C., especially those in remote communities. Recruiting more family doctors and hiring more nurse practitioners will most certainly help… more
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Health-care fix needs innovative thinking
March 24th, 2018Another means of relieving the pressure on the emergency room physician would be the introduction of physician assistants to the province’s health care system similar to what exists in New Brunswick, Ontario and Manitoba…more.
PAs can help the doctors shortage in N.B.
March 7th, 2018They might not be doctors, but these health-care professionals say they could be doing more
February 23rd, 2018Kevin Dickson, for instance, is a physician assistant in the emergency department at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. The role is considered a “physician extender,” sort of akin to a lifelong medical school resident. Working under the supervision of… Read more »
PAs can reduce wait times for orthopedic surgeries in New Brunswick
February 21st, 2018Letter to the Editor: N.B. to spend $3 million on improving wait times for orthopedic surgeries. Published February 13, 2018 for The Canadian Press and featured on the Canadian Healthcare Network – http://www.canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/healthcaremanagers/news/n-b-to-spend-3-million-on-improving-wait-times-for-orthopedic-surgeries-36119?utm_source=EmailMarketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Healthcare_Newsletter_Thursday…more.