9AM Doctos Making House Calls

Posted Aug 30, 2011 08:49:39 AM.

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9:00am The provincial government says it wants to bring back doctor house calls for seniors and people with disabilities. They hope the plan would free up spaces in long term care facilities and allow more patients the freedom to stay home. Guest: Dr. Stewart Kennedy, President of the Ontario Medical Association. Question: Is this a good idea or a bad idea? Will it make a difference? 9:30am A Whitby pediatrician is in hot water. Dr. Karen Dockrill has been charging her patients a $1000 membership fee for her services at the ‘Baby Depot’. She says she offers care and facilities that patients can’t get anywhere else and the fee improves the quality of the care her patients receive. Guest: Dr. Karen Dockrill, Pediatrician at the Mom & Baby Depot. Question: Is paying a fee to a doctor right?

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