I’m in Canada again for a business meeting and this was on the front page of Yahoo: “Canadians continue to suffer from a doctor shortage, according to a new report that found 1 in 5 people have not been able to find a physician to treat them regularly.”

There is a serious problem with access to care in Canada, proving that universal coverage does not equal universal access to care. It seems like no one in the country wants to go to medical school anymore, despite the fact that it’s almost free. The draconian healthcare system in Canada is turning a lot of smart people away from pursuing a career in medicine, a trend that is also happening in the U.S., although for different reasons.

1 in 5 Canadians can’t find doctor

More info: MSN

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