Health care was ignored during Leaders' debate

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Ontario Medical Association

Jun 04, 2014, 14:51 ET

TORONTO, June 4, 2014 /CNW/ - Ontario's doctors are disappointed that there was no discussion about health care in last night's Leaders' debate.

"We know that 87.9 percent of Ontarians feel that health care is an important issue," said Dr. Ved Tandan President of the Ontario Medical Association. "Not mentioning health care in the debate is a missed opportunity to share their vision and commitment to something that affects every single family in this province.  Patients deserve better."

A recent Nanos poll found that two thirds of Ontarians say that a provincial party with a strong platform on healthcare would have an impact on an individual's vote.

Dr. Ved Tandan
President
Ontario Medical Association

For information about Ontario's doctors and their ideas for improving health care visit: OntariosDoctors.com

SOURCE: Ontario Medical Association

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The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) represents more than 42,000 physicians and medical students across the province. Ontario's doctors work closely with patients to encourage healthy living practices and illness prevention. In addition to delivering front-line services to...