All my life I have been opposed to the concept of physician striking regardless of the circumstances. Most of my colleagues have abided by the concept of 'patient first', often to their own detriment, despite the tensions of dealing with pandering politicians and their satraps trying to dictate how they should practice medicine. The time has come to behave like an industry and use that potent weapon that all industrial workers use. Strike! No other civil servants would take such treatment lying down. I am not yet so callous that I would leave the patients without medical care and I am well aware of the consequences to physicians. The medical association is in desperate need of leadership. Initially, the Medical Association should advice all physicians, to cease writing any medical records, just keeping the sufficient information on their smart phone or tablets to protect themselves. After a two week period, only emergencies should be seen. If after these measures the government is not ready to negotiate other measures would have to be brought into play. (I'd be prepared to consult for an exorbitant fee.)
Unless they are prepared to take such action physicians will have only two options. To take what is doled out to them and shut up, or to get out of the practice of medicine in the province of Ontario.
Unfortunately, it is the citizens of Ontario who will pay the price one way or the other. The people get the government they deserve and the same dictum applies to health care.
As I see the system decline, I am glad to no longer be a part of it.
Is this really how you want to see your health care dollar spent?
Health Minister Eric Hoskins says anyone with fertility problems, including non-medical factors such as same-sex couples and single people, will be able to access one round of IVF.
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