Encroachment on physicians’ autonomy and erosion of their independence escalated during the pandemic, while provincial regulators have been increasingly penalizing health professionals who don’t agree with the medical authorities’ dictates, doctors said in a panel discussion.
The Oct. 5 virtual roundtable, held by Citizens’ Hearing: Examining Canada’s Covid Response, featured Dr. Richard Schabas, former chief medical officer of health in Ontario; Dr. Chris Milburn, former head of ER for the Eastern Zone of the Nova Scotia Health Authority; and Dr. Eric Payne, a pediatric neurologist and researcher who practises in Alberta.
