Cultural Competence

Obesity makes children a target of bullying

Physicians should evaluate overweight kids to see if bullying is affecting them
The patient-centred approach

Rise in chronic disease brings the importance of selfcare into sharper focus
Accessing Quality Care

Will interprofessional care teams help?
Wood Buffalo PCN addresses a high-risk Alberta community’s population
Motivational interviewing puts patient at centre of care regimen
Calgary Foothills PCN uses integrated approach to help patients quit smoking

Research shows the most effective smoking cessation strategies involve both medication support and counselling, and Dr. Richard Ward wanted to offer patients of Calgary’s Foothills Primary Care Network (CFPCN) the best of both.
Ontario surgeons say infection reporting rules unfair
Canadian nurses on the frontlines of disaster zones

Six tips to consider when designing or renovating your office space