Primary care is facing the same challenges and deterrents in Canada as well:
Dr. Brian Berger, who has a family practice in Richmond Hill, says many young doctors stay out of family medicine because it’s too time-consuming. He says young doctors have other priorities, like spending time with their families or pursuing other interests.
“More doctors want to do sort of part-time family practice. A lot of people may be choosing it for various lifestyle reasons and they don’t want to burn themselves out,” Berger said.
