Cultural Competence

'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.

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.
Helping international pharmacists “find their way”

Drawing from her own experiences, pharmacist offers hope to those struggling to practise pharmacy in Canada.
How a tool sparked at McMaster is helping select medical school applicants worldwide

Computer program evaluates personal characteristics such as empathy, professionalism and collaboration.
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.
FIP releases handbook on pharmacists' role fighting HIV

The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) recently published a handbook on HIV prevention, screening and management, on World AIDS Day.
Doctors of BC announced new president-elect

Dr. Ahmer Karimuddin is no stranger to roles on medical leadership.

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

Healthcare workers are facing an epidemic of violence

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

Helping international pharmacists “find their way”

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

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

Ottawa calls for project proposals that help internationally trained health workers

FIP releases handbook on pharmacists' role fighting HIV

Doctors of BC announced new president-elect