Marjo Johne
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- 1/10/2023
'Unfounded, unlawful and unacceptable': Turkey's top doctor sentenced to nearly three years in prison
Dr. Sebnem Korur Fincanci said during her trial that the investigation's actual target was the Turkish Medical Association, which elected her as its president in October 2020. - 1/10/2023
Newfoundland and Labrador doctors sign shared plan with province
Capitation model plans and recruitment and retention office to be advanced. - 1/9/2023
From legally blind to 20/20: How this made-in-Canada innovation has restored sight for thousands of patients
eSight’s story began more than three decades ago, when Ontario electrical engineer Conrad Lewis decided to help his two sisters, who had been diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease. - 1/9/2023
'Lack of judgement': Pharmacist mistakenly thought 'SS' meant super strength and assumed others would check for drug interactions
Chau Vien Linh Ngo should have clarified the unfamiliar abbreviations with the prescribing physician. Instead she erroneously dispensed a double dose of antibiotics to a patient undergoing hemodialysis, according to the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec. - 1/5/2023
Romance with patient gets doctor serving tiny community two-year suspension
Dr. Norman Keith Lea, a family physician in Nakusp, B.C.—population 1,700—should have practised a greater degree of caution, said the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. - 1/3/2023
Two health-tech players join forces to offer online booking for minor ailments prescribing and other pharmacy-based clinical services
Vancouver-based Medimap and Toronto-based MedEssist are set to launch online service that will connect patients to pharmacies that offer clinical services. - 1/3/2023
Calling all young doctors: What do you wish older docs understood?
Don't hold back. Other experienced doctors might also find some sage truth in your youthful perspective. - 12/28/2022
'Don't sweat the birdseed': Sage advice your physician peers would offer their younger selves
We asked our readers in October to share their best advice if they could talk to themselves during those gruelling years of residency. Whether you're just starting your career or are a medical veteran, there are some real pearls of wisdom here for you. - 12/27/2022
By physician referral only: Virtual dermatology platform cuts wait times from months to weeks
While DermCafé isn't meant to replace in-person visits with a dermatologist, it can accommodate patients with doctor referrals within a couple of weeks, making a difference for patients who wouldn't otherwise have such prompt access to care.
