[lordgroff]

Ah, I thought this critical situation was only in Canada. Yep, my doctor no longer exists, I've been handed over to a nurse practitioner who may or may not consult with doctors. I assumed our situation was unique in that the number of trained doctors is hardly going up while the population skyrockets.

[gambiting]

It's literally the same in the UK at the moment. Good luck seeing an actual doctor - I think my local practice has several nurse practicioners and maybe 1-2 actual GPs to consult with.