White Coat, Black Art Desperate measures: Behind Quebec’s unprecedented healthcare reforms
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Dec 12, 2025 Dr. Marina Lagodiche, a family physician from Quebec, shares her emotional decision to close her practice due to the controversial Bill 2, which she claims promotes 'fast food medicine.' Health policy expert Stephen Lewis provides insight into the historical roots of Quebec's healthcare crisis, arguing that while the government's intentions might be good, the execution is flawed. They discuss the alarming shortages of family doctors and the implications of coercive measures on patient access, offering lessons for other provinces grappling with similar challenges.
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Doctor Leaving Quebec Practice
- Dr. Marina Lagodiche ran a family practice of just over 1,000 patients while also working as a hospitalist in Ottawa.
- She decided to close her Quebec clinic on December 17th and move full-time to Ontario due to worsening conditions and Bill 2 pressures.
Patients Left Without Replacements
- Marina could not find colleagues to take on her patients because the region was already underserved.
- Many local physicians were considering leaving, retiring early, or moving to Ontario.
Clinic Mood Turns Somber
- Colleagues at Clinique Medigo grew increasingly somber and uncertain about remaining in practice.
- Many asked Marina if there were Ontario jobs because they feared they couldn't provide quality care under the new rules.