GM1-7

In reply to Blagger http://cmatalks.blogspot.com/2010/12/gm1-6.html

Not only reduce their salaries but reduce the positions! In a lot of cases, there are just too many administrative jobs that could be cut back on.

In regards to that, I sometimes wonder if instead of letting the provinces control health care, the federal gov't should. I'd like to think that this would reduce a lot of paper work and bureaucracy. Also this way it wouldn't matter if you were from BC and visiting ON and needed to see a doctor.
As Canadians we should have health care in all of Canada without red tape.

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GM1-6

Another improvement would be to reduce the obscene salaries of the executives and board members in the healthcare system, and put that money towards frontline staff and services. Also, there needs to be more accountability with heathcare boards and foundations in general. They are out of control.

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GM1-4

In reply to Healthcare Insider http://cmatalks.blogspot.com/2010/12/gm1-3.html

@Healthcare Insider

Agreed that certain considerations need to be made to ensure proper care ... but yours is not the best analogy because the mechanic treats the cause while the doctor treats the symptom.

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GM1-3

In reply to Elder Gonzo http://cmatalks.blogspot.com/2010/12/gm1-1.html

At first glance this might seem like a great suggestion. However, in Alberta where I am from it is unlawful for a physician or pharmacist to fill a prescription for more than 18 months without the patient being re-assessed by a physician to see if the patient is still on the right medication at the right dosage for the right reasons. Now, given that the majority of us get our cars checked out at at least yearly intervals, I do not think it is unwise to go to the doctor and have him ensure we should still be on the same blood pressure medication at the same dosage. It would negligent for him/her to call in a prescription to the pharmacy without even laying eyes on you. Would you let your mechanic order parts for your car without checking it out?

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GM1-2

In reply to Elder Gonzo http://cmatalks.blogspot.com/2010/12/gm1-1.html

FANTASTIC idea. I don't know why this wasn't suggested before. I try to avoid the doctor if possible.... but when I had to go for about 10 months or so, I had to make "refill" appointments far too often...

Wasted my time: I had to take time off work, reduces PRODUCTIVITY

Wasted my money: Why should my tax dollars be wasted on meaningless visits like this when I should be able to get a refill from the pharmacy?

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GM1-1

Why are people with long-term illness/diseases required by some doctors to make an appointment when they need refills on their prescriptions?
We could save a TON of money if there were 'classes' of prescriptions for illness (already diagnosed) that doctors should be mandated to fill over the telephone - or pharmacies could fill without need to see a doctor.

We're probably wasting millions on prescriptions filled by doctors who are just looking for a five minute cash-grab.

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