Cultural Competence

Dear doctor: please do not forget the patient’s spouse
Dr. Jabir Jassam says, ‘We try to do everything for our patients, but we unfortunately forget their spouses. We may even sometimes get annoyed by their complaints and their many questions, fears and anxieties.’
'Inappropriate' attire? Nurse says it's her figure, not her scrubs, that's under attack
'I’d never allow that on my floor,' said one critic, a healthcare worker in a management role. 'I don’t want to see nails, [perfume], or style—keep that at home where it belongs.'

Feds announce $1 million fund to reach communities affected by monkeypox

The Public Health Agency of Canada says the disease is mainly being transmitted among men who report intimate contact with men, but anyone can get monkeypox.
Ontario opening pediatric COVID-19 vaccine bookings for youngest kids on July 28
Dozens of Ontario LTC homes don't have proper air-conditioning, minister blames supply-chain issues

Legislation passed last year required that homes install air conditioning in all resident rooms by June 22 of this year.
N.L. minister to meet with frustrated Ukrainian doctors in the province who fled war

All physicians wanting a licence to practise in Newfoundland and Labrador can apply online at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador website.
Nova Scotia reduces multiple letter requirement for gender affirming care

For more than a year, Nova Scotia gender advocacy groups and the Halifax Sexual Health Centre have been calling for the change.
'Prolly brown': Two Indigenous docs raise concerns about AHS' ability to deal with racist incidents

With Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Alberta, some Indigenous physicians who were asked to volunteer with the health risks that come with large crowds found the request extremely upsetting.
Albertans over 18 can soon start booking fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot

Alberta Health says in a news release that adults can start booking their second booster shot Wednesday, as long as it's been five months since their first booster.
COVID-19: the case for ongoing masking

Face masks are a must if we hope to mitigate future deaths and economic devastation, says Dr. Daniel Okoro.

Dear doctor: please do not forget the patient’s spouse

'Inappropriate' attire? Nurse says it's her figure, not her scrubs, that's under attack

Feds announce $1 million fund to reach communities affected by monkeypox

Ontario opening pediatric COVID-19 vaccine bookings for youngest kids on July 28

Dozens of Ontario LTC homes don't have proper air-conditioning, minister blames supply-chain issues

N.L. minister to meet with frustrated Ukrainian doctors in the province who fled war

Nova Scotia reduces multiple letter requirement for gender affirming care

'Prolly brown': Two Indigenous docs raise concerns about AHS' ability to deal with racist incidents

Albertans over 18 can soon start booking fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot

COVID-19: the case for ongoing masking