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Permalink to Why hundreds of Nova Scotians are taking a minute to say “Thanks Doc!”

Why hundreds of Nova Scotians are taking a minute to say “Thanks Doc!”

Each year, we collect and share hundreds of heartfelt thank-you notes from Nova Scotians to their doctor. Click here to send a thank-you note to your doctor. On May 1, we celebrate Doctors’ Day, a day to recognize the vital […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Apr 16, 2018
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Permalink to How doctors are dealing with Nova Scotia’s opioid addiction

How doctors are dealing with Nova Scotia’s opioid addiction

    Opioid addiction is a serious issue in Nova Scotia. There are, however, a number of practical and accessible ways for doctors here to address it, says one family physician. Primary care is an ideal starting point, says Dr. […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Aug 16, 2017
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Permalink to At election time, 1,000 emails make a difference

At election time, 1,000 emails make a difference

Premier Stephen McNeil, leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, has been re-elected for another four-year mandate. Thanks to the concerted efforts of Nova Scotians, health care was the number one issue throughout the election campaign. During the campaign, doctors raised […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia May 31, 2017
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Permalink to 5 health-care questions for politicians

5 health-care questions for politicians

Doctors Nova Scotia is passionate about improving health care. With the provincial election just days away, we asked the province’s political parties how they will work to make health care a priority. Read More Want to know more? Read the […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia May 26, 2017
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Permalink to Insider’s View: Collaborative care in action

Insider’s View: Collaborative care in action

For Dr. Michel Chiasson, a family physician in Cheticamp, N.S., collaborative care is more than just a practice model – it’s a way of life. “Collaborative practice means the best possible care for my patients,” said Dr. Chiasson. Dr. Chiasson, […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia May 24, 2017
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Permalink to Collaborative care could change your life

Collaborative care could change your life

  Primary health care is where people go for health-care or wellness advice, treatment of a health issue or injury, and diagnosis and management of health conditions. Primary care helps keep people healthy and out of hospitals, emergency rooms and long-term […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia May 19, 2017
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Permalink to Why patients in Tantallon don’t have to wait to see this doctor

Why patients in Tantallon don’t have to wait to see this doctor

Good access doesn’t happen by accident. When Dr. Holly Zwicker and her business partner Dr. Shauna Herman were setting up their Tantallon-based medical practice in late 2009, they had a clear idea of how they wanted to provide care. “Our […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia May 12, 2017
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Permalink to 7 prescriptions for better access to primary care

7 prescriptions for better access to primary care

Lack of access to a family doctor is an issue that plagues thousands of Nova Scotians. In the first five months of the Need a Family Practice website, almost 30,000 patients in Nova Scotia added their names to the provincial waitlist – […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia May 10, 2017
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Permalink to A physician’s perspective: E-health

A physician’s perspective: E-health

  “The phrase ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,’ makes me shudder,” said Dr. Stewart Cameron. “We should always be looking for ways to improve what we do and how we do it.” Dr. Cameron is a family physician […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia May 05, 2017
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Permalink to E-health: What it is and why it matters

E-health: What it is and why it matters

Technology is a vital piece of the health-care puzzle in Nova Scotia. Many physicians use an electronic medical record (EMR) to track and maintain important patient health information, such as test results and care plans. Hospitals use multiple health information […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia May 03, 2017
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