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- 4/12/2023
U.S. abortion pill rulings in conflict: What happens next?
The Supreme Court will be the next stop for a legal fight over a drug used in the nation’s most common abortion method. - 4/12/2023
Ontario nursing home law violates Charter, advocates allege in lawsuit
The Ontario Health Coalition and the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly said the new law, the More Beds, Better Care Act, also known as Bill 7, strips away several rights of older patients. - 4/12/2023
Not being immortal
It is difficult to know what medical interventions to make for patients in the later stages of life. - 4/12/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Simone Eksteen: "We learn as we go, by taking risks, making mistakes and wrong decisions"
No formal studies can always prepare you for what one will need or learn as an entrepreneur and business leader. We learn as we go, by taking risks, making mistakes and wrong decisions. - 4/11/2023
POLL: How are you liking our ‘In Other News’ section?
So many news items run across our desk, so we created the ‘In Other News’ section to gather important healthcare discussions happening elsewhere in the media. How are you liking the feature? - 4/11/2023
Side gigs for physicians? Really?
When it comes to doctors, the term ‘side gig’ does not reflect the value and importance of these activities, argues Dr. Irith Lebovich. - 4/11/2023
Pharmacists fear more drugs may fall into loophole that saw B.C. Ozempic sent to U.S.
Canadian Pharmacists Association vice-president of public affairs Joelle Walker said Americans buying cheaper Canadian drugs is nothing new. - 4/11/2023
Alberta premier commits to medicare; NDP points to past musings on private options
Premier Danielle Smith, in an election-style event, says her United Conservative Party will not make Albertans pay out of pocket to see their family doctor or get medical treatment. - 4/10/2023
N.S. parents present petition calling for cannabis oil meds coverage for children
Kaylee and Nick Jones and their daughter Sophie were at the house of assembly to present a petition with 1,368 signatures in support of Nova Scotia covering the cost of CBD-based medicines for children with life-threatening conditions. - 4/10/2023
Alberta UCP candidate says people who have heart attacks should be held accountable
Chelsae Petrovic, who is mayor of Claresholm, south of Calgary, has also been a nurse for more than 12 years.