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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
“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 […]
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 […]
