New clinic improves healthcare access for rural New Brunswick

A doctor in rural New Brunswick is developing a new health-care clinic aimed at serving 10,000 residents. The Carleton North Medical Clinic will use a collaborative care model, with salaries and some costs covered by the province, to attract health professionals. The clinic features eight exam rooms and an AI system for recording patient notes. Dr. Stuart Lockhart hopes to improve access to care and working conditions for staff. A new physician is expected to join soon, addressing the area's doctor shortage. The provincial government is negotiating a new compensation package to attract more doctors. Health Minister John Dornan expressed optimism about supporting new collaborative clinics across New Brunswick, as the province faces a significant shortage of family physicians.