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As the Ontario Medical Association continues to sound the alarm over a family doctor shortage, one doctor said a move toward American-style health care is 'happening already.'

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

In the 58 years I've lived here, I have never waited more than a few hours to see a doctor, never more than a couple of days to see my doctor, and never more than a month to see a specialist.

Im sceptical of the people claiming that "several months" is a common experience.

[–] Patches 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Our local Health System UF told me that the first available PCP appointment for a new patient was on November 11th and I called on May 1st. They then called me on November 8th to tell me they were double booked and the next available was January. I told them some inpolite words.

But you know the solution? I just went to a different doctor. Was seen in less than a week.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago