Quality of work and of life to be docs’ contract focus B.C.’8 DOCTORS might not be interested in more money when their current three-year contract with the provincial government comes up next year, says the mew president of the B.C. Medical Association. Instead, doctors will concentrate on quality of work and quality of life is- sues, says Dr, John Turner ‘who recently toured the province to speak with his members. “Professional autono- my, working conditions, how much they work, ac- cess to resources and serv- ices rather than more mon- ey on fees could all be part of it,” he said. Surgeons, for instance, are increasingly becoming frustrated because of cut- backs in operating room hours, Turner added. But Turner did say _ compensation for family practitioners could be an "issue in new contract talks. But should money not be the driving force behind next year’s negotiations, it would be a departure from years of sometimes acri- monious relations between doctors and various gov- ernments. sO Doctors in Prince “Doctors like working,” said Turner, “I know it sounds a little trite, but doctors just want to go home at the end of the day and get on with their lives.” But Turner warns that quality of life and quality of work issues will domi- nate the way doctors want to practice, 7 Some of this has to do- with more and more wom- en becoming doctors who wish more time to raise fa- milies as well as to work. And there’s a growing lifestyle change wanted by physicians generally, said Turner. That’s particularly the case in northern and rural areas where: doctors, gen- eral practitioners as well as specialists, no longer feel comfortable working in isolation, said Turner. He's predicting there will be more concentration of specialists in places such as Terrace where they can share work duties and the need to have peo- ple on duty around the clock. “The down side, of course, is that some peo- ‘ple may have to travel more to see a specialist, University of Northern British Columbia, the Uni- versity of Victoria and the University of British Col- umbia which will result in ‘a medical school being constructed in George. “If people from the north, and if people go up north to be trained, some will stay,” said Turner..” Turner also paid tribute lo the large number ‘of South African doctors wha Dr. John Turner across Canada. “If it wasn't for them, there would have been real problems,” said Turner. - He is worried that the issue of supplying doctors might get worse before. it gels belter. “You have-to remember that it lakes nine years before you can enjoy the benefits of a new physician,” said Turner. And even if an. ade- quate supply can. be reached, there are still problems in finding enough nurses, financing hospitals and increasing operating room times, Turner added. areas. In 2002, doctors and the new Liberal: government had to use the services of | former Supreme Court jus- . tice Allan McEachern to reach a master’ agreement which was backdated to 2001 and which concludes next year. The current deal added $392 million in new fees, on-call payments and other benefits, pushing the total doctor compensation pack- age to more than $2 billion and increasing the average’: general practitioner’s pay packet to well over $200,000, Prince 2 north are trained in the = Set up shop in northern and... isolated areas in B.C. and. = The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - Al 1 “FREE FOOT CARE CLINIC If you're experiencing discomfort in any of these locations, scre, tired feet or leg pain * back or neck pain « shin splints * fatigue in ankles «heel pain, heel spurs « sclaticia. * abnormal shoe wear * poor posture * ortholic therapy may be the answer. Why suffer needlessly! We've helped thousands, maybe we can help youl... Have your children checked - 90% of foot prablems if found early at ages 8 - 14 yrs, can be completely corrected. FREE FOOT CARE CLINIC will be held at the BEST WESTERN 4553 Greig Ave. Terrace, BC November 1st, 2003 A-1 Orthotics 3208 Sunset Pl. Westbank, BC os For appointment please call “ 1-B88-313-1339 . Derek Armstrong, Orthotic Technician 7 years experience in foal care & custom-macte orthotics. NOTE: Your medical may pay for your orthotics (check your plan) George in 2000 threatened job action, a pattern fol- lowed by other northern doctors, in a stand off with the then-NDP government which resulted in more ‘money for docters in rural but the fact is there aren’t enough doctors and doc- tors. It’s tough to keep people in isolated areas,” said Turner, He is heartened by a deal reached between the Turner said he would like nothing better than to find a way to avoid having the B.C. Medical Associa- tion act as an almost-con- tinuous labour negotiations body, New social MEETINGS HERE tomor- row and Nov. 3 will pro- vide more information on the creation of a stand- alone social services northern authority for na- tive children and families, It is being designed to -take over from the provin- -cial government’s own children ag¢ Taimilies min- services group meets said local resident Lynn Wright who is involved with the authority plan- ning. Tomorrow’s meeting is at the Kitselas community hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. while the Novy. 3 meeting are responsible for the takes place at the Ker- health and well being of mode Friendship Centre “our,children and families,” from 1 p.m.to.5 pmeooce istry which itself is being carved up to create region- al authorities. The Terrace session is also meant as place for. of- ficials to gather ideas on what is needed, “We as a community an Think Retirement?? 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