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- 7/29/2013
Is 'Robin Hood' doctor up to his old tricks, despite CPSO probe?
Lawyers with the College of Surgeons and Physicians of Ontario (CPSO) have raised the possibility that Toronto doctor Roland Wong continued to embellish patient allergies in order to secure them more welfare money, even after a ruling last fall that labeled his behaviour professional misconduct. - 7/29/2013
Upper Canada Family health team has a new garden
The Upper Canada Family Health Team is comprised of 16 family physicians, four Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Registered Nurses, a Registered Dietitian and allied staff. - 7/29/2013
Changing attitudes
A group of local nurses trained to exam and treat victims of rape in the Fraser Health Region is travelling to Haiti as part of an effort to raise awareness about sexual assault in developing countries. - 7/29/2013
Study shows software helps detect, monitor cognitive impairment
BOSTON | Data presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) demonstrates the sensitivity and specificity of Cognigram, a computer-based system, supporting its use in clinical practice settings to identify even subtle impairments that can signify the early stage of dementia. - 7/29/2013
Quebec a pharmacy role model
From pharmacist ownership to an association with union-like powers, pharmacist Yis Tse says we can learn a lot from La Belle Province. - 7/29/2013
Press Review - July 30, 2013
Check out our review of recent healthcare stories in the media - <strong>Top Story: </strong>Maternity clinic turns away mother-to-be over unpaid bills. Read this and more. - 7/29/2013
Hospital reforms worry Alberta nurses
- 7/29/2013
Canadians, health professionals divided on paid plasma donations
Canadians have one day left to let the government know how they feel about allowing a private company to pay citizens in exchange for their blood plasma, a controversial question that has health professionals divided on the safety and supply of the life-saving fluid. - 7/28/2013
N.B. college will continue probe into doctor cleared of sex assault charges
The college in New Brunswick will forge ahead with its investigation of a gastroenterologist, even after provincial prosecutors dropped its sex assault charges.