Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Substandard care has become the norm. It really s a story of human suffering.
Ontario is facing a doctor shortage leaving many residents struggling to access the health care they require, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the province’s health-care system. With 15 per cent of Ontarians living without a primary care physician or regular doctor, residents are desperate for change and left wondering how this situation can be improved.
Why is it so difficult to find a primary care doctor in Ontario? What are the consequences of spending years on a waiting list? How can you find a family doctor instead of relying on local walk-in clinics? Why are more medical students choosing specialized medicine over general practice? And who, or what, could help ease the doctor shortage? Join us as we unpack Ontario’s doctor shortage and explore ways in which community organization and policy can be used to solve it.
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About The Thread with Nam Kiwanuka:
The Thread isn’t a show, it’s a conversation. Every month we use artificial intelligence to scour the internet and uncover the topics that matter most to Ontarians. We then hit the streets to determine how these issues impact daily life and the efforts being made to solve them. Through a combination of expert interviews and stories of lived experience, we're here to help you understand the headlines, challenges, and opportunities Canadians face in a quickly changing political and social landscape.
About TVO Today:
TVO Today is a trusted source of insight and information about life in Ontario and beyond. Our award-winning current affairs journalism, documentaries and podcasts explore relevant issues and inspiring solutions. TVO Today’s website, mobile apps, broadcast programs and streaming services are all ad-free.
Substandard care has become the norm. It really s a story of human suffering.
Ontario is facing a doctor shortage leaving many residents struggling to access the health care they require, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the province’s health-care system. With 15 per cent of Ontarians living without a primary care physician or regular doctor, residents are desperate for change and left wondering how this situation can be improved.
Why is it so difficult to find a primary care doctor in Ontario? What are the consequences of spending years on a waiting list? How can you find a family doctor instead of relying on local walk-in clinics? Why are more medical students choosing specialized medicine over general practice? And who, or what, could help ease the doctor shortage? Join us as we unpack Ontario’s doctor shortage and explore ways in which community organization and policy can be used to solve it.
Follow on Instagram:
instagram.com/TVOTheThread
Subscribe on YouTube:
/ @thethreadwithnam
Watch episodes on TVO Today:
https://www.tvo.org/programs/the-thre...
Subscribe to TVO Media Education Group newsletters:
tvo.org/newsletters
Get the TVO Today app:
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/tvo-tod...
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Discover more ways to access TVO Today:
tvo.org/tvo-anytime-anywhere
About The Thread with Nam Kiwanuka:
The Thread isn’t a show, it’s a conversation. Every month we use artificial intelligence to scour the internet and uncover the topics that matter most to Ontarians. We then hit the streets to determine how these issues impact daily life and the efforts being made to solve them. Through a combination of expert interviews and stories of lived experience, we're here to help you understand the headlines, challenges, and opportunities Canadians face in a quickly changing political and social landscape.
About TVO Today:
TVO Today is a trusted source of insight and information about life in Ontario and beyond. Our award-winning current affairs journalism, documentaries and podcasts explore relevant issues and inspiring solutions. TVO Today’s website, mobile apps, broadcast programs and streaming services are all ad-free.
