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There’s a human resources crisis in seniors care

Health professionals are not only caring for seniors at a later age in life, but they are caring for individuals with multiple and complex medical conditions. Without urgent attention, there will not be a health-care professional there to support a senior in need.

Opinion
BY DANIEL FONTAINE
September 18, 2018

Opinion | BY DANIEL FONTAINE | September 18, 2018

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Health professionals are not only caring for seniors at a later age in life, but they are caring for individuals with multiple and complex medical conditions. Without urgent attention, there will not be a health-care professional there to support a senior in need.

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Canada needs its rare disease strategy to get the health-care system back on track

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Facing a vaccine crisis, Canada desperately needs a med-tech industrial strategy

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There’s a human resources crisis in seniors care

Health professionals are not only caring for seniors at a later age in life, but they are caring for individuals with multiple and complex medical conditions. Without urgent attention, there will not be a health-care professional there to support a senior in need.

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