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- 10/31/2013
Fax number error leads to patient privacy breaches
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan is offering a cautionary tale about errant faxes, stemming from a misprinted fax number. - 10/30/2013
Trust fund established for Lori Fasano
The pharmacy industry has rallied together to create a trust fund for Lori Fasano, a pharmacist and pharmacy executive who recently suffered an acquired brain injury (ABI) that has left her with significant physical limitations. - 10/30/2013
Suspended MD 'overcharged' medical marijuana patients, advertised himself as pot doctor
A Saskatchewan doctor who has had repeated run-ins with his provincial college has been given an “indefinite suspension” after he overcharged two patients seeking medical marijuana. - 10/30/2013
NP awareness campaign launches: Canadian Nurses Association says ‘It’s About Time’
The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) campaign to raise awareness about nurse practitioners (NPs), which focuses on how NPs improve access to quality health care and reduce wait times, is being launched today in Ontario. . - 10/30/2013
OMA president: Let's talk end-of-life care
- 10/30/2013
Help prevent acetaminophen overdose, hepatotoxicity
Review toxicity risk factors and safe doses with patients. - 10/30/2013
Canada falling behind in tackling hepatitis C, says liver foundation
TORONTO | More than 300,000 Canadians are living with hepatitis C, yet only 2% of them have undergone treatment for this potentially fatal liver disease. Many go undiagnosed until it is too late. - 10/29/2013
Doctor, is your Facebook profile exposing you to professional breaches?
OTTAWA | The Canadian Medical Association is reminding members that Facebook profiles could pose a big ethical and professional breach for doctors as a new study suggests some physicians haven't locked down their privacy settings enough. - 10/28/2013
Browser-based telehealth service may reduce cost of remote care
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. | GE Healthcare and Intel-GE Care Innovations have launched a new telehealth offering in Canada. The cloud-based application is designed to help patients access provider-designed care plans via a web browser instead of relying on specialized devices.