Wednesday 24 December 2014

Doctors in St. Antonin

Hi Val
 Just thought you may want to post something about this which I just saw in the Depeche
The two doctors always seemed to be overloaded with patients and I understood that Dr Raynal wanted to fully retire this year.
Best wishes for a happy Christmas
 John
Val says this is a worrying story about the plight of Doctors and the " desertification" of country villages and towns. The  doctors in these villages are at retiring age but there are no young Doctors wishing to replace them. Our friend  a Doctor in yet another village nearby wishes to retire but is unable to find a  replacement. Is a monied incentive needed to encourage young doctors to these country places. The health centre in Varen was pushed forward by Sophie Bouvier, local doctor, knowing the importance of having doctors and other skilled professionals together and with the hopes younger doctors will be encouraged to come in the future.
And to John and family, many good wishes for Christmas and the New Year. Your continuing  positive input is much appreciated