Amplifying this for impact. It is said that up to 70% of clinical decisions require a laboratory test. Yet, about 70% of Ontario #laboratories are experiencing medical lab technologist #MLT #shortages.
To contribute to primary care access, the Ontario government should fund this @MLPAO proposal to place educators in labs to help student MLTs with their clinical placements.
$2M per year for 3 years would be a very effective investment.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-medical-labs-understaffed-more-educators-needed-9.7010747