Cultural Competence

PSA test: How can we prevent overdiagnosis and overtreatment of prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer among Canadian men and is the third leading cause of cancer-related death.
Saskatchewan faces shortage of 2,000 healthcare staff over next five years: auditor
The Saskatchewan Party government's current plan to recruit workers isn't adequate for the 2,000 spots that need to be filled by 2027, Tara Clemett said in her report tabled in the legislature Tuesday.

CFPC formalizes commitment to cultural safety and humility in delivery of healthcare to Indigenous peoples

Signed declaration of commitment at Family Medicine Forum.
Heads or tails: What statistical models tell us about the probability of living beyond 110

The world’s presumed oldest person, Kane Tanaka of Japan, died in April in her native country at the age of 119.
'Disappointed': Physician associations call on gov'ts to step up with more money, more teamwork

The 'Dear First Ministers' letter—signed by presidents of 14 national, provincial and territorial associations representing doctors—comes a month after the country's health ministers met in Vancouver.
Healthcare workers are facing an epidemic of violence

Ten years after she was assaulted at work, Pam Owen still remembers her attacker's empty eyes as he pinned her backwards over a washing machine and beat her head.
Helping international pharmacists “find their way”

Drawing from her own experiences, pharmacist offers hope to those struggling to practise pharmacy in Canada.
Five more women accuse orthopedic surgeon arrested for sexual assault and forcible confinement

Dr. Ali Mahmoudi, who had privileges at a Timmins, Ont., hospital, has been out on bail since July 2022. With 11 new charges against him, he faces a total of 21 charges.
Ottawa calls for project proposals that help internationally trained health workers

The federal government is set to put $90 million toward such projects.
How a tool sparked at McMaster is helping select medical school applicants worldwide

Computer program evaluates personal characteristics such as empathy, professionalism and collaboration.

PSA test: How can we prevent overdiagnosis and overtreatment of prostate cancer?

Saskatchewan faces shortage of 2,000 healthcare staff over next five years: auditor

CFPC formalizes commitment to cultural safety and humility in delivery of healthcare to Indigenous peoples

Heads or tails: What statistical models tell us about the probability of living beyond 110

'Disappointed': Physician associations call on gov'ts to step up with more money, more teamwork

Healthcare workers are facing an epidemic of violence

Helping international pharmacists “find their way”

Five more women accuse orthopedic surgeon arrested for sexual assault and forcible confinement

Ottawa calls for project proposals that help internationally trained health workers

How a tool sparked at McMaster is helping select medical school applicants worldwide