The new President of Doctors Nova Scotia is Robyn MacQuarrie, a gynaecologist in Porters Lake.
She was elected last year and took over just as the COVID-19 pandemic was hitting this area with the public paying so much attention to health care.
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She says having a ratified contract in place that was thoroughly endorsed by the doctors is a big help to her position.
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Dr. MacQuarrie says with the health care system changing so quickly at this time, the most important role for her and the organization is to listen to the needs of their members.
She says her number one priority would be the same no matter what the circumstances are.
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Dr. MacQuarrie says the association physicians in the province have really stepped up to advocate for their patients during the pandemic and that they are learning a lot of lessons.