However, as the waitlist goes down, there’s concern about how many will choose to retire in the near future.
Doctors Nova Scotia says 24 per cent of practicing family doctors in the province are over the age of 60. But the organization’s president says there are two key factors that could help address the issue.
“Decrease the burden on the family physicians and better remuneration, to keep them inside Nova Scotia because it is a competitive market everywhere,” said Dr. Gehad Gobran.