Doctors react: Is Canada Post’s request for doctor’s note a good idea?
"Doctors may see more traffic in their offices after Canada Post announced that it’ll need medical information from people who need home delivery.
The national postal service is phasing out its home delivery in favour of community mailboxes. But it’s accommodating anyone who says they’re physically unable to get their mail – as long as they provide a doctor’s note.
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"Doctors may see more traffic in their offices after Canada Post announced that it’ll need medical information from people who need home delivery.
The national postal service is phasing out its home delivery in favour of community mailboxes. But it’s accommodating anyone who says they’re physically unable to get their mail – as long as they provide a doctor’s note.
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The Canadian Medical Association says it’s ‘surprised.’
“This demonstrates a complete lack of awareness of the challenges facing health care professionals and the patients seeking access to care. Physicians are already burdened with administrative process that comes at the expense of face time with patients,” CMA president, Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, said in a statement.
“It appears little consideration has been given to the confidentiality and privacy of patient information. We ask that Canada Post immediately interrupt the application of its policy and give thorough consideration to all aspects of this issue through consultation with all stakeholders,” the statement read.
http://globalnews.ca/news/1507709/doctors-react-is-canada-posts-request-for-doctors-note-a-good-idea/
“This demonstrates a complete lack of awareness of the challenges facing health care professionals and the patients seeking access to care. Physicians are already burdened with administrative process that comes at the expense of face time with patients,” CMA president, Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, said in a statement.
“It appears little consideration has been given to the confidentiality and privacy of patient information. We ask that Canada Post immediately interrupt the application of its policy and give thorough consideration to all aspects of this issue through consultation with all stakeholders,” the statement read.
http://globalnews.ca/news/1507709/doctors-react-is-canada-posts-request-for-doctors-note-a-good-idea/
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