National standards for urology needed as demand for procedures climbs

As wait times for these specialists increase, the feds can incentivize new urological graduates to practice in under-served communities, and provide more physician and registered nursing training.
Urologists are specialists who treat some of the most common health conditions faced by Canadians including prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer, and kidney stones.

The health-care crisis in Canada is growing and has shown no signs of letting up. Patients across the country continue to endure unacceptably long wait times for many essential medical procedures. Wait times for urological consultations and surgical intervention are no excep...

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