Solutions sought to address anesthesiologist shortage in Alberta

Anesthesiologists cover a critical component of surgical care by providing pain management, but some of these specialists say there aren't enough of them in the province to provide efficient patient care. Officials also say they are working on solutions to bridge the gap. "We are seeing a shortage of anesthesiologists and anesthesia providers," said Dr. Craig Pearce, past president of the Alberta Medical Association's anesthesia executive. "That's pervasive across the country and certainly acros