

ENCORE: The high cost of sick notes
Feb 13, 2025
Kay Dingwell, an ER physician from Summerside, PEI, passionately discusses the burdensome requirement of sick notes for minor illnesses. She highlights the frustration patients face when forced to obtain notes that doctors dislike writing. Dingwell argues that such policies overwhelm an already strained healthcare system. The conversation delves into the impact on low-wage workers, presenteeism, and the evolving legislative landscape in Canada aimed at eliminating unnecessary sick note demands. Advocating for change, she emphasizes the need for a more compassionate approach to sick leave.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating the Complexities of Sick Notes in Healthcare
02:27 • 3min
The Impact of Presenteeism on Low-Wage Workers and Healthcare Culture
05:30 • 5min
Navigating Sick Notes: Workers and Healthcare Struggles
10:44 • 15min
Advocating for Change: Sick Note Policies in Canada
25:54 • 2min