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The Guardian reports doctors from Quebec have published an open letter demanding better allocation of public funds.
"We, Quebec doctors, are asking that the salary increases granted to physicians be cancelled and that the resources of the system be better distributed for the good of healthcare workers," reads the open letter.
It was drafted late last month by Médecins québécois pour le régime public, a group of doctors and medical students who support public healthcare.
So far the letter has attracted some 800 signatures from people with a spine and media attention.
Additional coverage on The New York Times, BBC News and The Washington Post
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Canadian Doctors: Cancel Our Pay Rise and Spend Money Elsewhere
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You have literary talent that you should take pains to develop.
(Score: 4, Informative) by vux984 on Saturday March 17 2018, @01:39AM (2 children)
Canada already has a system for this:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/education/student-loan-forgiveness.html [canada.ca]
Its a good program, and I think they've found that placement retention is pretty decent too, as the people put down roots, establish connections, and then want to stay with the communities. I know there's something like this for teachers too? (And even in the USA too.)
It should probably be expanded and reworked a bit, but it could be used to help keep specialized surgeons in Canada. In particular it should be reworked so that Dr.s trained in Canada actually see the investments in them, recorded as something they 'owe'; but which is forgiven over time if they practice in the country; and called in as payable due if they decide to move and practice outside the country. Basically... if you get you education subsidized by Canadian taxpayers, you can keep it if you practice in Canada, but would have to pay the subsidies back if you don't.
(Score: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday March 17 2018, @03:47AM
There are a couple of programs that teachers can use to qualify for loan forgiveness in the US. However, some of the requirements are quite strict, which has lead to the government and employers trying to play different shenanigans. But, people managed to fight through anyway and then, the Department of Education under DeVos decided that they didn't want to authorize any forgiveness of loans. And keep in mind that forgiven debt is considered income, so even if you did qualify, you had to pay income tax on the amount.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday March 18 2018, @01:00AM
US military does something like that, too. They'll pay for your medical school, and in exchange you have to enlist for several years (I can't remember the exact number) and be a military doctor.