Nova Scotians care about their doctors and want to celebrate the qualities that make them special. These stories highlight the great work local physicians are doing across the province, showcasing their expertise and leadership within health care, and within their communities.
For Cheticamp-based family physician Dr. Michel Chiasson, collaborative care is more than just a practice model – it’s a way of life. He says that when doctors work together and partner with other health-care providers, they provide the best care possible. Watch a day-in-the-life video with Dr. Chiasson as he provides care in multiple places, including a hospital, a nursing home and a local school.
Dr. Stewart Cameron, a family physician in Halifax, is always looking for ways to improve patient care. He sees incredible opportunity in technologies like electronic medical records (EMRs) and online health portals to help transform health care, improving access for patients and lessening paper work for physicians.
For Dr. Holly Zwicker, a family physician, good access doesn’t happen by accident. By working together as a team and using the latest technology, Dr. Zwicker and her colleagues have made it their mission to ensure that patients in Tantallon have better access to health care.