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When it comes to doctors, the term ‘side gig’ does not reflect the value and importance of these activities, argues Dr. Irith Lebovich.

Premier Danielle Smith, in an election-style event, says her United Conservative Party will not make Albertans pay out of pocket to see their family doctor or get medical treatment.

Instead of going to war with doctors, how about politicians focus on meaningful solutions to retain the physicians we train, says Dr. Sohail Gandhi.

I never thought I would take on more than an hourly paycheque as a pharmacist. Organically, I was pulled toward growing responsibilities in exciting ventures that complemented my patient care duties. Over 15 years of practising, new doors opened that led to a host of enriching activities.

The move is a key plank in the tentative contract reached between the province and the Nurses Bargaining Association last week.

Under a proposal announced Tuesday, a J&J subsidiary will re-file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and seek court approval for a plan that would result in one of the largest product-liability settlements in U.S. history.

We were practising acute, limited health care once, but today's docs are facing inescapable and exponential change, says Dr. Silvy Mathew.

The Nurses Bargaining Association says the agreement it reached Friday with the province’s Health Employers Association includes “record-setting compensation.”