Quebec's chief coroner has initiated a formal investigation following a troubling spike in physician suicides, with five medical professionals taking their own lives within a five-month period during 2026. This urgent inquiry examines potential workplace stress, mental health challenges, and systemic pressures affecting healthcare professionals in the province. The investigation aims to identify contributing factors and develop preventative measures to address the mental health crisis within Quebec's medical community and support vulnerable practitioners.

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