This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Ontario’s premier says he’d like to see the province’s doctors begin working on weekends in order to clear a massive backlog of surgeries postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doug Ford estimates about 180,000 procedures were postponed after lockdown measures went into effect in March in order to curb the spread of the virus. Earlier this month, modelling research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal estimated Ontario’s surgery backlog would take at least a year and a half to clear.Ford says the Ministry of Health is looking into ways to address the waiting list, including asking surgeons to work on Saturdays and Sundays.
He says the government has funding available to address the issue, but did not disclose how much money has been set aside.The premiers of Ontario and Quebec say provinces need increased, sustainable funding for health-care on top of the relief provided during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Right! He should be working weekends too.
Lol they don’t do weekends
Import more Drs from the 3rd world for our 3rd rate medical system
He is the cause of the backlog. Herr Ford is solely responsible.
So you have enough beds and nurses Life does not always revolve around what Doctors do.
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