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- 10/13/2020
CPSA registration numbers suggest no physician exodus from Alberta
A new report on physician registration by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) suggests the expected physician exodus as a result of government policies has not happened. The provincial government was quick to praise the findings, but the Alberta Medical Association said that the numbers don’t reflect the bigger picture and are too early to capture physician departures. - 10/12/2020
Fee-for-service needs an overhaul
- 10/12/2020
Ontario pharmacists juggle flu shots, COVID-19 testing and impending launch of minor ailments
No shortage of vaccine, says the OPA, despite reports of individual pharmacies running low on supplies in first week. - 10/12/2020
Canada’s first VUSE store offers 'less risky products'
Imperial Tobacco Canada is cashing in on the country’s vaping craze and has opened the first of what will likely be many VUSE retail stores. - 10/12/2020
Alberta FP says Catholic healthcare provider failing to provide end-of-life care by refusing MAID
Dr. Derie-Gillespie said the refusal creates unnecessary barriers and can cause considerable stress to a patient who must be moved to access MAID - 10/12/2020
Alberta government to cut up to 11,000 healthcare jobs
Health Minister Tyler Shandro said nurses and front-line workers will not lose their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. - 10/12/2020
B.C. pharmacists busted for processing more than 20,000 fake prescriptions
Through the scam, false claims were made through PharmaNet records for prescription medications, over-the-counter treatments and vitamins that weren't actually given to patients.