Campaign promise of a doctor for every Nova Scotian five years away:health CEO
HALIFAX — Premier Stephen McNeil is refusing to let go of a key campaign promise to ensure every Nova Scotian has access to a family doctor, even though the CEO of Nova Scotia’s health authority says it will likely take five years to make it happen.
The Liberal government will mark its third year in power in October and time appears to be running out on its commitment with about 10 per cent of the population or around 100,000 people still without a family doctor.
Nova Scotia Health Authority CEO Janet Knox told reporters Wednesday that while recruiting efforts continue to replace doctors who move or simply retire, the province is continuing to develop its collaborative care model.
Knox said by establishing multi-team practices in areas of the province where doctor shortages are most acute, the health system will ensure that people have access to a physician.