More than 50 percent of Ontario physicians are eyeing retirement within the next five years, according to a recently released survey that highlights the challenges confronting the province’s health-care system as doctors approach retirement age.
An online survey of physicians by the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) found 51 percent of specialists and 52 percent of family doctors reported that they are approaching retirement age and are either considering or planning to retire within five years.
The findings are raising concern about the future of health-care delivery in the province and emphasizes the need for strategies to address the impending shortage of medical professionals, OMA president Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman says….