32B-1 Centennial Drive, Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0
Phone: 519-600-6000 Fax: 519-600-6010
Characteristics of Practice
Rural Practice in Huron East Health Centre. Affiliated with FHN and FHT – Four other doctors, Psychologist, social worker, dietician, pharmacist and nurse practitioner. Active involvement in Hospital ER as well as care of inpatients. Sees 20-30 patients per day. Has 20 scheduled office hours/week; 14 hour emergency shifts per week. Medical director for nursing home and retirement home with weekly visits. Mixed population, many young families with children, obstetrics (antenatal care), elderly with chronic conditions.
Affiliated Hospital
Seaforth Community Hospital
Type of Community
Farming community with some industrial diversification - e.g. shoe factory and creamery. Many retired farmers living in town. Usual sport and social facilities are available. One senior citizens apartment building with 93 apartments. One nursing home with 64 beds.
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Patient Profile |
YES |
% |
Comments |
Number |
| Adult Medicine |
X |
30 |
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| Geriatrics |
X |
20 |
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|
| Gynaecology |
X |
10 |
|
|
| Obstetrics |
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|
|
|
|
X |
10 |
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No. of deliveries/mth |
0 |
| Palliative Care |
X |
5 |
|
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| Paediatrics |
X |
10 |
|
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| Mental Health Care/Counselling |
X |
5 |
|
|
| Well Baby Care |
X |
10 |
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Other |
YES |
% |
Comments |
Number |
| ER |
X |
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No. of shifts/month = |
4 |
| House Calls |
X |
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No. of house calls/month = |
20 |
| Nursing Home |
X |
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No. of Nursing Home visists/month = |
4 |
| Hospital Care |
X |
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|
5 |
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Additional |
YES |
% |
Comments |
Number |
| Home Visits |
X |
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No. of shifts/month = |
4-5 |
Scheduling Information:
Takes 4 students per year. No students in December or August.
Accommodations:
Hospital apartment.