Physicians Criticize Sick Notes
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B.C. family doctors renew plea to scrap sick notes: ‘It’s really inefficient’ | Globalnews.ca
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The BC College of Family Physicians says writing sick notes is “not a medically necessary service” The Canadian Medical Association estimates doctors spend the equivalent of six million patient visits a year just writing notes for employers.
Doctors say the BC NDP government pledged to eliminate sick notes, but have yet to follow through on the promise.