Ontario Medical Association
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Advocating for Ontario’s doctors and the patients they care for. Follow of BlueSky: @ontariosdoctors.bsky.social
Toronto, Ontario
Joined October 2010
The @TorontoStar recently spoke with three family doctors about their biggest pain points, the solutions that would make their job easier, and why they’re sticking with the profession despite the challenges.
thestar.com
The Star spoke with three about their problems, solutions that would help them and why, despite the challenges, they are sticking with the profession.
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RT @OntarioCollege: “Let me practise what I’m trained for. I didn’t go into medicine to do paperwork.” - Dr. Rosemarie Lall. Family physici….
thestar.com
The Star spoke with three about their problems, solutions that would help them and why, despite the challenges, they are sticking with the profession.
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RT @raghu_venugopal: Sobering writing by @Megan_Ogilvie on the financial pain points, administrative pain points, solutions and why family….
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RT @alandrummond2: Ontario, medical association near new compensation deal they say will help retain, recruit family doctors.New deal would….
cbc.ca
New deal would compensate roughly 6,500 doctors in family health organizations for administrative work that is unpaid under the current model.
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Thousands of Ontario family doctors could soon be working under a new compensation model aimed at improving access to care.
thestar.com
The Ford government and OMA are finalizing an agreement for doctors working in a family health organization — the first compensation revamp in years.
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Thank you to all of the amazing doctors working in clinics, emergency departments and on call this long weekend to keep patients healthy! #Onhealth
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A former Wawa doctor (@Dannica_Switzer) is in high demand as a locum, travelling across Northern Ontario to fill urgent care gaps. Many communities rely on short-term coverage to keep care going.
sootoday.com
Rural and northern Ontario hospitals are competing to recruit locums by offering hefty financial incentives
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Congratulations to Ottawa’s new Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Trevor Arnason. Ontario’s doctors look forward to working with you and @OttawaHealth.
Chatting with Ottawa’s newest top doctor
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Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Murti on her appointment as Toronto’s new Medical Officer of Health. Ontario’s doctors look forward to working together to strengthen public health in Toronto.
(1/2) Meet Dr. Michelle Murti, @cityoftoronto's next Medical Officer of Health, starting September 3, 2025, pending Ministry of Health approval. Join us in welcoming her to Toronto Public Health!
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RT @ON_Anesthesia: Ontario’s anesthesiologists are there for our patients during some of the most vulnerable times in their lives. With yea….
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RT @raghu_venugopal: Google or AI are OK to investigate your symptoms - but bring it to a qualified medical professional. There are many re….
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RT @caryn_lieberman: Do you self-diagnose or turn to Dr. Google when you're feeling unwell? @OntariosDoctors is expressing concern about a….
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RT @alandrummond2: This doctor says one-third of her patients self-diagnose using online research. She and others are warning of the risks….
thestar.com
Experts on Wednesday said they understand why patients might be seeking information on their own, but urged them to talk to a medical professional when possible.
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AI tools and doctor shortage leading to rise in DIY diagnosis, @Ontariosdoctors say
toronto.citynews.ca
The advent of AI and a lack of access to primary care are feeding a rising trend in people trying to diagnose and treat themselves online, doctors say. In an online media briefing hosted by the...
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FHO+ is a turning point for family medicine in Ontario. It’s not just a new funding model, it’s recognition that the way family doctors practise has changed. A must-read op-ed from SGFP leaders Dr. David Barber and Dr. Salesh Budhoo:
canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca
Drs. David Barber and Salesh Budhoo see FHO+ as a way forward that shows progress and offers hope to a profession in crisis.
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Thank you to all of the amazing doctors working in clinics, emergency departments and on call this #CanadaDay to keep patients healthy! #Onhealth
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.@Ontariosdoctors are proud to support and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at Pride. Because health care is for everyone. 🏳️🌈 #PrideTO . @Health_Ontario_
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"The OMA looks forward to continuing to work with government to increase access to family medicine, so more Ontario patients are able to get the health-care services they need." - @Health_Ontario_ 3/3.
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"We're encouraged that communities with the highest rates of unattached patients are getting some much needed relief." 2/3.
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" @OntariosDoctors supports the efforts of Heath Minister @SylviaJonesMPP and Dr. @janephilpott's primary action team to help attach more patients to family doctors. " 1/3.
As part of its $2.1B Primary Care Action Plan, Ontario is investing $235M to support over 130 new and expanded primary care teams that will connect 300,000 more people to primary care this year. Learn more: #PrimaryCare
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