Cultural Competence

Myocardial infarction leads to speedier decline in cognition, brain health
Recent research found the changes become more pronounced as time goes on.
Hired and fired: Dr. Deena Hinshaw’s job offer revoked before she even started
A leaked screenshot of an internal announcement welcoming Alberta’s former chief medical officer of health to the Indigenous Wellness Core triggered an uproar from many quarters. Shortly after, her job offer was revoked.

Risk of cannabis addiction higher for young men, people with anxiety: StatsCan survey

A study by Statistics Canada reveals that 4.7% of cannabis users in the country are at risk of developing an addiction to the drug.
Five clinical pearls: How to counsel patients about long-acting reversible contraception

Focus on your patient's needs and find the best fit for them.
Dear CFPC Board: Provide business training to family physician residents

Rather than expand family medicine residency to three years we should fix the residency program rather than simply extending it with an additional year of training, argues Dr. Sohail Gandhi.
The challenges of inefficiency in the healthcare system

The 'system' is us and we need to pull up our sleeves and start cleaning up the mess, says Dr. Irith Lebovich.
Mental health, addiction, suicide prevention standards introduced in Canada

The Health Standards Organization (HSO), an Ottawa-based non-profit, is seeking to develop national guidelines for mental health, addictions treatment, and suicide prevention in Canada.
Thinking positive about age may help conquer mild cognitive impairment

Study finds positive beliefs lead to a 30.2% greater likelihood of recovery.
Celebrate Indigenous storytelling: recommendations from College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba

The college is encouraging its members to learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples on June 21.
I'm tired of...

As a family physician, Dr. Steve Shore is worn out—and he gives us a lengthy list of all the reasons why.

Myocardial infarction leads to speedier decline in cognition, brain health

Hired and fired: Dr. Deena Hinshaw’s job offer revoked before she even started

Risk of cannabis addiction higher for young men, people with anxiety: StatsCan survey

Five clinical pearls: How to counsel patients about long-acting reversible contraception

Dear CFPC Board: Provide business training to family physician residents

The challenges of inefficiency in the healthcare system

Mental health, addiction, suicide prevention standards introduced in Canada

Thinking positive about age may help conquer mild cognitive impairment

Celebrate Indigenous storytelling: recommendations from College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba

I'm tired of...