title: 1984 and medical manpower.
abstract: Although the medical profession has proposed several solutions to medical manpower problems, government reactions have been simplistic. In 1983, the British Columbia government proposed and implemented rationing of billing numbers in order to cut the costs of physicians' services. Professional freedoms and rights were ignored by this rationing principle and the medical profession has elected to withdraw from the process. However, solutions must be found which do not compromise patient care or professional freedom.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Stewart