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- 3/5/2023
Alberta health minister says $1,400 car ride pricey, but value for money
Jason Copping said the private car and driver allowed Dr. John Cowell to take calls and handle sensitive documents while going from Calgary to Edmonton and back in November in order to take in the throne speech at the legislature. - 3/5/2023
At risk Canadians should get additional COVID-19 bivalent booster this spring: NACI
That includes adults 80 and up, those living in long-term care homes and other congregate settings for seniors or those with complex medical needs. - 3/2/2023
B.C. premier ‘astonished’ firm got Health Canada approval to make and sell cocaine
Adastra Labs in Langley, B.C., said in a news release that Health Canada gave it approval on Feb. 17 for an amendment under its controlled substance dealer’s licence. - 3/2/2023
Did dioxins spread after the Ohio train derailment?
But the main pathway that dioxin gets into human bodies is not directly through something burning. It’s through consumption of meat, dairy, fish and shellfish that have become contaminated. That contamination takes time. - 3/2/2023
The (medical) funny pages: Spotlight on Dr. Vicki Chan
Move over Dr. Glaucomflecken, there's a new hilarious ophthalmologist in town - 3/2/2023
Ontario’s private surgical clinics: Cheques but no balances when providing healthcare
If Ontario’s three-step plan to contract out more for-profit surgical and diagnostic centres happens, significant public funds will be diverted towards profit. This will result in huge costs to the health system. - 3/2/2023
Calgary woman suing Alberta gov't over opioid restrictions, seeking ‘narrow, individual exemption’
Ophelia Black, who turns 22 on Thursday, was diagnosed with severe opioid use disorder after she became dependent on the drug as a teen. - 3/2/2023
Problem solved: How do you handle negative comments on RateMDs?
A couple of physicians replied to our question saying that you can pay to have RateMDs comments removed. However, this has not been the case since 2019. The RateMDs website outlines how physicians can flag comments they deem libellous or untrue for RateMDs to review. - 3/2/2023
Doctors divided
Physicians can disagree, but in the care of this patient it seemed like my colleague was guilty of work avoidance. - 3/2/2023
Ontario Nurses’ Association says bargaining with hospitals has broken down
Bernie Robinson, the ONA’s interim president, says the union would have preferred to have reached a negotiated contract and called the latest round of negotiations “incredibly difficult and frustrating.’’