HALIFAX — The shortage of doctors in Nova Scotia is worsening as a growing number of physicians near retirement, recruitment levels lag and health needs become more complex, a medical group warned Wednesday.
Nancy MacCready-Williams, CEO of Doctors Nova Scotia, told the legislature’s public accounts committee there are 118 doctor vacancies throughout the province.
As well, 1,300 of the 2,400 physicians currently practising are over the age of 50, and 630 are over 60, suggesting the shortage will become more acute as doctors wrap up their careers.
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