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Kamloops clinic manager wants more care options in B.C.

The manager of a Kamloops walk-in clinic says we need to look at more options to relieve the doctor shortage in the city. One solution is getting more students in to medical school. Another is building more opportunities for nurse practitioners to work in the city.

Patti Aldrich says we need to look at more options to relieve B.C's doctor shortage

The sign outside the NorKam Health Centre lets potential patients know the clinic is full. (Jenifer Norwell/CBC)

Patti Aldrich knows first-hand what it's like to not have enough doctors.

She's the clinic manager for a busy walk-in clinic on the north shore of Kamloops.

Patti Aldrich is the clinic manger for NorKam Health Care Centre. (Jenifer Norwell/CBC)

Every day, she has to come to work and see those line ups of people hoping to get an appointment with a doctor.

Daybreak's Jenifer Norwell met up with her at the NorKam Health Care Centre to hear what she thinks needs to be done to reduce the some of the pressures on the medical system.

To hear the interview, click the link:Kamloops clinic manager wants more care options in B.C.