Contract torn up, fees cut in AlbertaAs Alberta doctors have shifted their attention to face the COVID-19 crisis, they continue to fight against fee cuts and legislation that introduces greater uncertainty to a strained system Canadian IMGs willing to volunteer on frontlines of coronavirus pandemicA recent petition asking authorities to allow these doctors to practise, unpaid, has collected over 15,000 signatures Physicians coming out of retirement for COVID-19 need support Hospitals, provinces preparing to fill gaps in service if doctors taken out of work Ontario has reported 91 healthcare workers have tested positive for COVID-19; Quebec has reported 46 cases Health Canada temporary exemption gives pharmacists more controlled substance authority Until September 30, pharmacists have authority to adapt, adjust and renew prescriptions for controlled substances, using their professional judgment Response to opinion piece by Dr. Blair Bigham Across nation, talks on income replacement for MDs starting up PTCB launches programs for techs in advanced roles; funds naloxone training B.C. techs must complete OAT-CAMPP training Tech combines twin passions in practice First Previous 218 219 220 221 222 Next Last