Sick notes add to pressure on health-care system, Manitoba doctors say / Global
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 12:22 pm permalink
Physicians in Manitoba are grappling with an unprecedented flood of sick note requests—over 600,000 annually. This surge is straining administrative resources and clinical time, prompting concerns over the sustainability of healthcare services and the potential impact on patient care quality.
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