Primary care is facing the same challenges and deterrents in Canada as well:
Dr. Brian Berger, who has a family practice in Richmond Hill, says many young doctors stay out of family medicine because it’s too time-consuming. He says young doctors have other priorities, like spending time with their families or pursuing other interests.“More doctors want to do sort of part-time family practice. A lot of people may be choosing it for various lifestyle reasons and they don’t want to burn themselves out,” Berger said.
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I think the projected primary care shortage is underestimated. 50% of medical students now are women. Women are more likely to choose a primary care specialty. Women are more likely to want to do only part time practice.
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