Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his government’s decision to allow pharmacists to handle more ailments instead of doctors, saying it’s one of the most popular moves his government has made.
The Ford government announced last week that it has started consultations on expanding the number of health problems patients can get treatment for at pharmacies.
The move has been slammed by the Ontario Medical Association , as well as a chorus of doctors on social media.“While pharmacists are experts in medication, they are not trained to prescribe and make diagnoses,” the OMA said in its post. “Most people don’t realize that accessing care through alternative routes often doesn’t connect them to a physician or a larger health-care team. This fragmentation can leave patients slipping through the cracks.
“We urge the Ontario government to exercise utmost caution with legislation that expands pharmacists' scope of practice beyond current limits in Ontario and Canada,” the group said. “Instead of expanding the scope, the government needs to start investing in team-based primary care, with physicians and other health-care workers each having a unique role, to provide comprehensive care. Bring back high-quality, safe and evidence-based care to our communities.
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