Thirty years ago today, on April 1, 1984, the Canada Health Act became law. We can be forgiven for wondering if the date and year were coincidental, or chosen in honour of April Fools’ Day and George Orwell’s novel, respectively.…
Medicare’s Joan of Arc
I see Medicare’s Joan of Arc has been at it again. In a speech to Unifor’s Ontario Regional Council in Port Elgin this past week, Dr. Danielle Martin — who recently became a media celebrity when she defended Canada’s health…
When know-it-all politicians know nothing at all
Having worked at Queen’s Park once upon a time, I understand only too well that there’s a huge amount of paperwork the average member of provincial parliament has to dig through just to keep on top of issues and current…
Worst health minister ever?
I like to think of myself as a straight shooter. I say what I mean and mean what I say. So here goes: Deb Matthews is the worst Ontario health minister — ever. Hands down. Nobody else comes close. I…
DoctorsOntario should be at the bargaining table
The OMA and the government have allowed the current contract with Ontario doctors to expire. Ed Hand from “Talk to the Hand” on 1310 News in Ottawa talks with Dr. Douglas Mark about the need for better representation at the…
CHCH’s Square Off – Featuring Dr Doug Mark
Ontario Doctors are once again working without a contract. The last 3 contracts have had less than favourable outcomes for patient care in Ontario. DoctorsOntario is calling on the government to do the right thing, and are ready to come…
DOCTORSONTARIO SAYS IT’S TIME FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO STOP TREATING DOCTORS LIKE FOOLS
(April 1, 2014, Toronto, Ontario) – Dr. Douglas Mark, Interim President of DoctorsOntario, today called upon the Government of Ontario to stop treating doctors like fools. Dr. Mark made the comments after the latest Physician Services Agreement expired on March…
Attacks on doctors’ incomes unfounded and out of control
Only market forces will make governments engage long term Written by Dr. Brian Day on March 25, 2014 for The Medical Post The British Columbia auditor general recently issued a report that questioned the “cost-effectiveness” of physicians in the health system.…
In Praise of Philanthropy
“Capitalism has improved the lives of billions of people—something that’s easy to forget at a time of great economic uncertainty. . . We need a more creative capitalism: an attempt to stretch the reach of market forces so that more…
Congratulations, Dr. Sean McIlreath!
Dear Colleagues, The Board of DoctorsOntario and I would like to sincerely congratulate general surgeon Dr. Sean McIlreath of Belleville on winning an iPad Air Wi-Fi 16 GB for taking out a membership with DoctorsOntario during our most recent membership…