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P.E.I. doctors are sick of writing your sick notes
21 minutes Posted May 14, 2026 at 10:10 am.
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Summerside emergency room physician Dr. Kay Dingwell says she wants to spend her time treating patients — not writing sick notes to satisfy employers. Mitch explores why P.E.I. is behind the times on sick-note policies and asks a lawyer whether workers can refuse to provide one.