Doctor shortage reaching crisis levels
It’s a problem that has plagued our City for several years. But now, the Doctor shortage in Kamloops has reached crisis proportions.
It has become the stark reality of health care right across British Columbia. Long line-ups at walk-in clinics and in Kamloops it’s no different. Waiting to see a Doctor can often feel like forever.
Dr. Peter Loland, the lead Physician with the GP For Me program says “We don’t even have enough Physicians to have enough walk in clinics, you have to get there before 9am or you’re not seen.”
A Doctor shortage has plagued the community for years and as the population grows the need for quality Medical Professionals is only increasing. Right now about 30,000 Kamloops residents are without a family Doctor. to add to the pain existing GP’s are carrying a heavy patient load.