Virtual Care: Not Solving Canada's Doctor Shortage
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New research reveals that virtual care in Canada, while convenient and efficient, hasnt eased the doctor shortage. Despite its popularity, it hasnt increased primary care access for the 17% without a family doctor. The main challenge remains the shortage of physicians. While virtual care offers benefits like reduced system strain and better efficiency, it hasnt shifted the overall load. Payment systems favor face-to-face visits, limiting billing for virtual or team-based care. Experts suggest fixes like Albertas new models that reward taking extra patients outside regular hours, and broader changes like nurses, pharmacists, and specialists handling more. The full potential of virtual care can be unlocked by rethinking funding and team roles.
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