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- 7/26/2023
Sun Life to acquire virtual-care provider Dialogue Health Technologies
The companies say virtual care is bridging the gap for Canadians, half of whom say they can’t schedule a same-day or next-day doctor’s appointment. - 7/26/2023
Use loan repayment to fund benefits for Ontario MDs
The Ontario government wants the money it lent doctors during the struggles of the pandemic back. But what is it planning to use that money for exactly? - 7/26/2023
Just for laughs
Dr. Jabir Jassam shares amusing and lighthearted anecdotes about a patient with a language barrier. - 7/26/2023
Doctors in England escalate pay dispute as they announce another 4 day walkout in August
Fresh from a five-day walkout that was described as the longest in the history of the National Health Service, doctors at the early stages of their careers will stage a walkout in England between Aug. 11 and Aug. 15. - 7/25/2023
Four key questions answered on sleep disorder linked to dementia
It affects millions, and past age 50, men are much more likely to have it than women - 7/25/2023
Practitioners oppose new proposed natural health product regulations
Health Canada wants to introduce new user fees and labelling requirements for supplements. - 7/25/2023
Gynecologist who sexually abused dozens of patients is sentenced to 20 years in prison
Given his chance to speak Tuesday, Dr. Robert Hadden stood with his hands folded before him to say that there was ‘much I’d like to say’ but that he had been advised by his lawyers to keep his statement brief. - 7/25/2023
Alberta government checking medical clinic offering faster physician access for a fee
The Calgary clinic is promising fast-track access to a family doctor along with other perks to patients who pay up to $4,800 a year. - 7/25/2023
Pets of pharmacy: Ellie
Don’t let this sleepy face fool you—apparently Ellie is a relentless popcorn thief! - 7/25/2023
Medical journal series calls for inquiry into Canada’s COVID-19 response, highlighting shortfalls
Experts from 13 organizations across Canada, including doctors, nurses, researchers, law and humanitarian specialists, along with Jocalyn Clark, a Canadian who is the BMJ’s international editor, wrote the seven articles published late Monday.