Toronto Doctor Shortage Leaves Millions Without Primary Care

Over 2.2 million residents in Ontario, Canada don't have a regular family physician, leading to missed preventive care and undetected medical conditions. The Canadian Medical Association is urging the government to make health reform a priority.

July 10, 2023 . 3:09 PM

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Over 2.2 million residents in Ontario, Canada don't have a regular family physician.
One in five Ontarians, most of them in Toronto, could be without a family doctor in the next three years.
Doctor shortages in Canada's universal healthcare system are causing missed preventive care and undetected medical conditions.
Physicians are calling for reductions in paperwork, a centralized referral system, and more streamlined electronic medical records.
The Canadian Medical Association is urging the government to make health reform a priority and target foreign medical professionals to prevent the shortage from worsening.