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News Release
MRG Decries Further OMA Protest
And Urges Doctors To Negotiate End To Extra-Billing
January 18, 1986
The Medical Reform Group of Ontario, a group representing 150 doctors
and medical students , today expressed its disappointment that the
Ontario Medical Association had not decided to enter into meaningful
negotiations with the Provincial government to end extra-billing.
Dr. Michael Rachlis, a spokesman for the MRG, said that he viewed
it as unfortunate that the OMA was going to continue to fight the
legislation when public opinion polls have consistently shown that
three-quarters of the Ontario population is opposed to extra-billing.
Dr. Rachlis was particularly concerned that some of the OMA's tactics
might end up hurting patients. He noted that the OMA's call to doctors
to send patients to emergency departments after-hours would inconvenience
patients and staff. Rachlis also noted that the OMA statement asked
doctors to break the law if the proposed legislation is passed.
"Instead of asking their members to break the law, the OMA
leaders should be sitting down with the government to talk. By acting
more responsibly now the OMA can have more influence on future changes
to the health care system " said Dr. Rachlis.
For further information:
Dr. Michael Rachlis
Dr. Philip Berger
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