The doctor is...IN: We speak with two brand-new family doctors

CBC Newfoundland Morning

The doctor is...IN: We speak with two brand-new family doctors about why they've chosen to start practising in a rural NL community

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For the last several years, we've brought you stories about family doctors leaving the province. The shortage of GPs has meant emergency room closures, long waitlists, and thousands of people without access to basic health care. The provincial government has offered bonuses and other perks to solve the problem. Meanwhile, two brand-new doctors have chosen to start their practices in a rural area. Dr. Cody Diamond is from Botwood, Dr. Allison Best is originally from Fogo Island, and they'll both be seeing patients in Twillingate.

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