Family physician cites optimism on the future of seniors’ care
“I’m actually optimistic that when I’m older we’ll have even more great doctors with a passion for taking care of older adults. I think there is no better job, to be honest with you.”
Geriatrician reflects on his specialty’s “big picture” approach
“We ask, ‘How do I help the whole person and how do I help the family?’ If you like that level of complexity, not dealing with just one system or one organ, then this is a field for you.”
The surprising ways Baby Boomers impact ophthalmologist care
“I think that what gets lost is that there are a lot of diseases that have a prevalence rate with seniors and with the Baby Boomers coming forward, the demands are soaring.”
Seniors receive about one third of all medical services, new study shows
The report analyzed data on all fee-for-service care provided to patients aged 65 and older from the Canadian Institute for Health Information’s National Physician Database.
Who is caring for Canada’s seniors? New report provides insights on physician services for our aging population
A new report from the Royal College provides insights on physician services for our aging population.
No Canadians should go without the treatment they need: Royal College applauds call for national pharmacare plan
The Royal College is pleased with the federal advisory council’s final report, released yesterday, calling for the implementation of a national pharmacare plan.
