Meds Checks should be done in your best interest, not corporate self-interest. Here’s what a meds check should entail. ontario.ca/page/professio…

Ontario Ministry of Health told CBC it spent $60 million on MedsChecks in 2022-23.

Pharmacists complained to Shoppers Drug Mart leadership last yr about the 'borderline abusive' pressure to bill MedChecks.

We need a public audit of Shoppers Drug Mart's MedsCheck billings.
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Once a doctor leaves #familymedicine , they do not come back.

Having watched so many young doctors quit this beautiful career, what ⁦DocSilvy, ⁦Dr. Sohail Gandhi, MD⁩ and I say is:

Do NOT start an office practice in Ontario — not yet. Read why below. thestar.com/opinion/contri…

Family doctors do meds check with every visit AND deal with multiple issues AND deal with mental health issues AND fill out forms AND send appropriate referrals AND send for appropriate tests while #ChooseWisely for $38. #BargainMD canadahealthwatch.ca/2024/02/18/sho…

Having a family doctor in Ontario shouldn’t be a luxury – it is a necessity. Family doctors know their patients and their health histories, and they help patients to navigate their care through every step and every stage of life.

My thanks to Corli Barnes for guest blogging on my site. Talks about the challenges for new Family Practice Residents. The College of Family Physicians of Canada Ontario Medical Association OCFP Ontario Union of Family Physicians #onhealth #ONpoli justanoldcountrydoctor.com/2024/02/17/dr-…

I’ve reviewed some helpful meds checks from thoughtful pharmacists who I know have spent time with my patient reviewing their complex medication regimen and making helpful suggestions. Many more on patients who don’t need/want it and many are inaccurate.

With Canada's family doctor shortage, 10 million will soon lack access to care. Family doctors are retiring and moving into other areas of medicine, creating a disaster for a country with universal health care, by @sharon_kirkey calgaryherald.com/health/canada-… via Calgary Herald

This explains well the crisis in family medicine.

How low can you go?
Percentage of total population with NO Family Doctor:

ON 22%
BC 27%
QC / Atlantic Canada 31% ...nearly 1 in 3

🇨🇦 Spends 5% of its healthcare budget on primary care
versus
Other OECD countries 8% ➡️60% MORE

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Take a listen to this to really understand the strain that family doctors face practicing comprehensive longitudinal care.

Please share if you know any medical students from St. Thomas or Elgin County, wherever they are studying. Thanks to City of St. Thomas and Elgin County for supporting many local medical students over the years.
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#SchulichMedDent Lessons from the pandemic schulich.uwo.ca/rapport/2023/s…
1. Support HCP MH
2. Use concise transparent comms when updating policy
3. Explain rationale with opportunity for input
4. Foster strong teams with org support
5. Encourage professional autonomy and respect

Immediate action needed to support Northern Ontario family doctors working to keep emergency rooms on the brink of closure open. The OCFP, SGFP and Ontario Medical Association are calling for a rapid response to urgently support family docs and patients. bit.ly/3OrSufE

Bring your strong financial skills to the Thames Valley FHT Board of Directors!
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#CPSODialogue delves into an issue that’s on everyone’s mind – #PrimaryCare . Leading FPs talk about opportunities to make healthcare more accessible, equitable & efficient. The future of #FamilyMedicine , registration pathways, #IndigenousHealth + more: cpsodialogue.ca

Is a lack of #diversity among clinical practice guideline authors👩🏻‍⚕️👩🏿‍⚕️🧑🏾‍⚕️contributing to health inequalities for patients?⁦🏥⁦The BMJ⁩ #WomenInMedicine #MedTwitter #HeForShe ⁦Howard Liu, MD MBA⁩ ⁦Talya Fleming, MD⁩ ⁦⁦Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD⁩ bmj.com/content/381/bm…

Interested in joining a Board? We are looking for Board Directors whose candidacy will bring direct or indirect diversity of lived experience (indigeneity, race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status) and a passion for healthcare. More info: thamesvalleyfht.ca/careers/

St. Thomas family doctor, Kellie Scott shares the impact she sees as a result of 7,000 residents in the Elgin OHT not having a family doctor & local hospital leadership note a rising number of people turning to the emergency department because they have nowhere else to go.

Same CBC story, this time with family doctors included. Thanks to all family doctors for speaking out. We know how hard you all are working right now to see Ontarians through this difficult time.
With Dr. Mekalai Kumanan Allan Grill
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