Many Canadians Feel Healthcare Needs Are Not Being Met
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Many Canadians feel healthcare needs are not being met.
The Issue There is a growing shortage of healthcare providers in Canada – particularly primary care practitioners. In 2007, it was estimated that 15% of Canadians aged 12 and older did not have a regular family physician (ranging from 6% in Nova Scotia to 26% in Quebec); and in 2008, 9% did not have a regular source of care (Canadian Institute for Health Information 2009). Even those who do hav...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Healthcare Quarterly
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1929-6347
DOI: 10.12927/hcq.2010.21808