Cultural Competence

An Ontario health coalition organizing referendum on private versus public healthcare
Currently in its third reading, Bill 60, would allow the appointment of directors to regulate for-profit clinics while hospitals could approve the outsourcing of specific surgeries and diagnostic procedures to these private medical facilities.
Case report: Is it ringworm?
A patient in excellent health presents with a questionable condition at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic.

'Not feeling great? Your appointment can wait:' Tweet from B.C. Children's Hospital going viral for all the wrong reasons

Some doctors had less than kind words about the messaging from the children's hospital—especially in the wake of the province dropping its mask mandate for healthcare settings.
Share some love with a shoutout for upcoming National Physicians' Day

We want to hear from you, doctor to doctor, about praise you want to give to your fellow physicians, be they friends, colleagues or indeed both.
Legal column: Liar, liar

Malpractice claim debunked by N.B. courts after patient caught lying in accusations against doctor.
WHO fires doctor after findings of sexual misconduct

The U.N. health agency had come under pressure from the United States and other countries to do more in the fight against sexual misconduct in the wake of the claims against the doctor.
Mental health services come too late, experts say, after uptick in violence across Canada

Amanda Butler, a criminologist and health researcher, said studies show most acts of violence are not committed by mentally ill people and that they are more likely to be victims of violence or of self-harm.
For transgender kids, a frantic rush for treatment amid bans in the U.S.

Republican lawmakers across the country are banning gender-affirming care for minors. Restrictions have gone into effect in eight states this year.
QUIZ: How much do you know about oral health?

Test your knowledge about the oral health needs of patients with specific medical conditions.
ICAM, I saw, I conquered: The International Congress on Academic Medicine

Diverse and ambitious, this conference checked a lot of boxes—and some of the best learnings came from patients.

An Ontario health coalition organizing referendum on private versus public healthcare

Case report: Is it ringworm?

'Not feeling great? Your appointment can wait:' Tweet from B.C. Children's Hospital going viral for all the wrong reasons

Share some love with a shoutout for upcoming National Physicians' Day

Legal column: Liar, liar

WHO fires doctor after findings of sexual misconduct

Mental health services come too late, experts say, after uptick in violence across Canada

For transgender kids, a frantic rush for treatment amid bans in the U.S.

QUIZ: How much do you know about oral health?

ICAM, I saw, I conquered: The International Congress on Academic Medicine