ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 1/29/2023
Dear consultant doctor
An open letter from two family physicians outlining the state of the FP nation. - 1/26/2023
How does scope of practice for pharmacists differ from province to province?
The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities has updated its handy charts that compare between jurisdictions. - 1/26/2023
More nurses and doctors priority for Ontario under possible federal health deal: Ford
Trudeau has said he’ll be working on bilateral deals with each province. - 1/26/2023
Ontario puts the welcome mat out for healthcare workers
Automatically recognizing the credentials of healthcare workers registered in other provinces is the right move argues health lawyer Tracey Tremayne-Lloyd. - 1/26/2023
WHO decision on COVID-19 emergency won't effect Canada's response: Dr. Tam
The WHO’s emergency committee, which was struck in 2020 when COVID-19 first emerged as a global health threat, will vote today on whether to maintain the emergency designation. - 1/26/2023
Alberta considers training doctors for rural practice in smaller centres
Todd Anderson of the University of Calgary’s medical school says there are a wide variety of options being considered, including stand-alone schools. - 1/26/2023
Provincial governments not jumping to act on tighter alcohol warning guidelines
Across Canada, the responsible ministers declined interview requests from The Canadian Press. - 1/26/2023
'Not true': Alberta minister denies crying, yelling during doctor confrontation
The Law Society of Alberta didn’t complete its hearing Thursday into allegations that Tyler Shandro violated the profession’s code of conduct. - 1/26/2023
Canadians worried about the state of provincial health systems: poll
Leger and The Association for Canadian Studies surveyed 1,554 Canadian adults over a two-day period in January. - 1/26/2023
Doctor shortage driving people away from Newfoundland town known for growth
Mayor John Norman said there are several doctors who want to live and work in the seaside community of about 3,200 people. But the high patient volumes and gruelling 24-hour shifts required at the local healthcentre have turned them away.