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- 10/18/2018
New reporting regs for MAiD requests on Nov. 1 will be an extra burden on providers
Starting on Nov. 1, physicians must follow new federal regulations to report requests for medical assistance in dying (MAiD). The regulations support a Health Canada monitoring program for how MAiD is working in Canada. - 10/18/2018
Ontario PC government proposing more work, less pay for primary care doctors
Arbitration begins Monday Oct. 22 - 10/18/2018
Jury finds couple guilty in 2013 death of toddler son
Jeromie and Jennifer Clark were found guilty of criminal negligence causing death and failure to provide the necessaries of life for their son - 10/17/2018
New guidelines say exercising while pregnant cuts risk of complications
Researchers examined more than 25,000 studies to develop the guidelines aimed at promoting maternal, fetal and infant health - 10/17/2018
Bariatric surgery may reduce risk of macrovascular events in severely obese type 2 diabetes patients
Insurance coverage for weight loss surgeries should be expanded for appropriate patients - 10/17/2018
Manitoba NDP calls for inquest into death of indigenous heart patient on 10-hour bus ride
The Chief Medical Examiner will decide whether there will be an inquest - 10/16/2018
Now that cannabis is legal, let's use it to tackle the opioid crisis
Research has shown that U.S. states with legalized medical cannabis saw 25% fewer opioid-related deaths than states where it remained illegal - 10/16/2018
Mental health therapies should be fully funded by medicare
Publicly funding comprehensive treatment for depression is cost-effective - 10/16/2018
Mentoring women in the era of #MeTooMedicine