More than a third of Canadians turn to online info due to lack of doctor access: poll
- More than a third of Canadians have sought medical advice online due to a lack of access to doctors, according to a survey by Abacus Data for the Canadian Medical Association released on January 21, 2025.
- The survey found that 37 per cent of respondents relied on online medical advice, and 23 per cent experienced negative health impacts after following such advice.
- Sixty-Two per cent of Canadians reported encountering false or misleading health information, which has increased anxiety for 43 per cent and strained relationships for 33 per cent, according to the survey.
- The CMA stated that a shortage of family doctors, attributed to retirements and burnout, is a significant issue, with an estimated 6.5 million Canadians lacking a regular health care provider.
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