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- 3/3/2022
Continuity of care trumps instant access to virtual care: poll
A new poll found 59% of Canadians said having an ongoing relationship with a family doctor or team was more important than having care that was more convenient. - 3/3/2022
They can strike but we can’t
Dr. Jabir Jassam says by increasing the number of NPs, PAs and other mid-level providers, governments have set themselves up for bigger financial problems. - 3/3/2022
Runnymede Healthcare Centre to establish rehab centre for first responders, medical personnel with post-traumatic stress injuries
A few weeks ago, dangerous thoughts raced through Kevin Doherty's mind. The district chief with Toronto Fire was off work after getting his hip replaced and pain reverberated through his body. - 3/3/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Joella Wang: "I am very proud of being a pharmacist."
I think young leaders have a genuine curiosity to understand why things are done in a certain way and have a strong desire to make changes if it doesn’t make sense – and we are not shy about sharing our thoughts. - 3/3/2022
Organ transplants from pigs: Medical miracle or pandemic in the making?
If a new medical technology increased the risk of a new zoonotic pandemic—however marginally —how would society decide the balance of risk and benefit? - 3/3/2022
For families, $6B deal with OxyContin maker is just a start
While some may get that chance—at least by video—under a tentative settlement reached Thursday that also would force the Sacklers to pay out billions, the families still are coming away feeling empty, conflicted and angry yet again. There's a bit of hope mixed in, too. - 3/3/2022
Pfizer Canada recalls high blood pressure medication Accuretic
Pfizer says the recall is due to impurities of nitrosamine (N-nitroso-quinapril) above the accepted level. - 3/3/2022
‘Not racist isn’t enough’ Black students advocate for change in Canadian medical institutions
Black medical students across Canada are beginning to speak out about the lack of representation and equity in the field. - 3/2/2022
Judge blocks Texas investigation of trans teen’s parents
District Judge Amy Clark Meachum issued a temporary order halting the investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services into the parents of the 16-year-old girl. The parents sued over the investigation and Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's order last week that officials look into reports of such treatments as abuse.