Global News: By the numbers: Nova Scotia’s family doctor shortage
By the numbers: Nova Scotia’s family doctor shortage
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"In Dartmouth, for example, the health authority confirmed that 40 per cent of the community’s family doctors are retiring within five years. According to the NDP that works out to 28 doctors planning to retire out of a total of 71 practicing family physicians.
Dartmouth South MLA Claudia Chender said suggested her region is the canary in the coal mine.
'I think Dartmouth is an example of what’s happening across the province as a whole,' she said. 'But in a very acute manner.'
There are currently 72 openings for full-time family doctors across the province. The health authority says that includes current vacancies and future retirements."
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