ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/14/2013
More than 10,000 in P.E.I. have no family doctor: Survey
A new survey suggests that Prince Edward Island is confronting a doctor shortage and clogged ERs, as 10,000 Islanders don’t have a family doctor. - 3/13/2013
Brazilian MD uses fake fingers to cover for absent colleagues
Scheme part of rampant payroll fraud - 3/13/2013
How universal pharmacare might just save our healthcare system
When the topic of universal drug coverage comes up in this country, the debate often runs aground on the question of cost. In an environment of government austerity, few seem willing to embrace the idea of a new, national government program. But a single-payer, universal system would not bankrupt the healthcare system. Quite the opposite, in fact; we're paying too much for prescription drugs now, and a single-payer system might just be what would save our healthcare system because it would be cheaper—a lot cheaper. - 3/13/2013
New mental health workplace standard key for healthcare too
For the first time, Canadian organizations have a standardized tool to help them address mental health issues, which are purported to affect one in five Canadians, mostly in their prime working years. - 3/13/2013
Updated statement on yellow fever vaccination for travellers
About 200,000 cases occur worldwide annually, resulting in up to 30,000 deaths. - 3/13/2013
Depression and anxiety outcomes better with team care approach
Collaborative care involving multiple clinicians significantly improves depression and anxiety outcomes, when compared to standard primary care treatment, notes an extensive new review published in the Cochrane Library. - 3/12/2013
Complaint filed after infant meningitis misdiagnosis turns fatal in Quebec
A Quebec physician has been hit with a complaint filed from a mom who suffered the loss of her 22-month-old child from meningitis.