New data obtained by CTV News shows that the number of Canadians leaving hospital emergency rooms without being seen is even higher than we initially reported earlier this month. CTV News requested updated information for the 2022-2023 year, which was not detailed in the most recent Canadian for Health Information (CIHI) report. CIHI staff were able to disclose new numbers, that over 1.3 million Canadians left the ER, after registering for care in the 12-month period between April 1, 2022 and March 30, 2023. This is a 34 per cent…
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Emergency Room Doctors In North Sydney To See Pay Cut – Nova Scotia – CBC News
Emergency room doctors working at the Northside General Hospital in North Sydney are facing a $14 per hour pay cut. Pay rates are changing across the province for ER doctors and that’s raised concerns about doctor retention, recruitment and possible ER closures in the Cape Breton community. Kevin Chapman is director of finance for Doctors Nova Scotia, an association representing 3,500 physicians. A few months ago, a group of ER doctors from across the province were tasked with finding a way to standardize pay rates without requiring extra money. Emergency room doctors…
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