Cultural Competence

More growth for incontinent products

The latest marketing strategies attempt to change perceptions by featuring active people, both young and old
The growing importance of pharmacists as OTC advisors
CMPA announces new executive director and CEO

OTTAWA | The Canadian Medical Protective Association has announced that Dr. Hartley Stern will takeover as the new executive director and chief executive officer.
Leading the Way in Depression Care: Maximizing the likelihood of treatment success

Maximizing the likelihood of treatment success
Health Council suggests goals for improving Canadian healthcare

TORONTO | The Health Council of Canada’s newest report on quality improvement calls for the establishment of common and measurable goals to achieve quality improvement in Canada’s healthcare systems.
Board of Yukon Medical Council resigns in protest against 'dismissive' government

Protesting against what they called a lack of territorial support, the entire Yukon Medical Board resigned their posts last month.
Suspension, $22k fine for doctor who snooped into patient files

A doctor in Edmonton who snooped into patient records on a hospital computer has apologized and paid a $22,233 fine to her provincial college.
Beyond diets: One doctor’s fresh take on permanent weight loss

Drawing on her own experience with obesity, Dr. Ali Zentner’s new book is a guide for patients to a healthier lifestyle and a lesson in compassion for fellow physicians

Nurses, patients join chorus slamming MUHC administration