The College of Family Physicians of Canada has approved the development of a niche "home" within the college for member family doctors who are interested in developing specialized scopes of practice.
Various New Brunswick welfare groups have banded together to fight a government proposal to double the amount some seniors in the province’s prescription drug program pay in co-fees.
Having social support is an independent predictor of good health among seniors living in the community, according to an analysis of the 2007-2008 Canadian Community Health Survey.