arthritis diagnoses rise in Canada amid specialist shortage
Vancouver report notes a sharp rise in Canadians diagnosed with arthritis while The Arthritis Society warns of a critical shortage of rheumatologists. The article urges expanding the number of doctors trained to treat arthritis.
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Arthritis shortage hits Canada as month raises awareness
Canadians with arthritis face a scarcity of rheumatologists with about 350 specialists nationwide, a number likely to shrink as many retire. The Arthritis Society warns delays in diagnosis risk permanent joint damage, urging funding and training to boost care. BC has 600,000 affected residents.
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Alice Klinkhoff
BC & Yukon
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John Thomson
Canadian Rheumatology Association
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Fraser Valley
UCB Pharma Canada Inc
Steven McNair
Society
British Columbia
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