Licensing

Alberta touts highest level of physician growth in past decade
Q2 2024 saw more registrations with the college in the last 10 years, but critics say there's more to fixing the shortage than throwing out numbers.
If you could change one thing about your practice, what would it be?
Four Quebec physicians tell us what they’d like to change to improve their practice, their workplace environment and the healthcare system.

POLL: The prevalence of PPNs

Contentions on preferred provider networks are back in the spotlight. What's your experience with them as a pharmacist?
The Doctor’s Lawyer: The ‘voluntary leave of absence’ trap

CPSO fixed a loophole so suspensions and resignations of hospital privileges are no longer posted to doctors’ public profiles.
Pharmacist mistakenly dispenses Suboxone to elderly patient, sends him to ER

After picking up what was supposed to be a sleeping pill, a 77-year-old patient ended up in the emergency room and suffered complications after ingesting the Suboxone dispensed by the pharmacist on duty.
Medical Council of Canada is making progress on Canada-wide physician registry

The MCC says the registry can allow for better mobility of doctors across jurisdictions.
B.C. Conservatives pitch healthcare changes, more private clinics

John Rustad acknowledged Thursday that if his party were to form government in October the plan would cause the provincial budget to ‘spike.’
Manitoba making changes to address wait times for gender-affirming care

The changes broaden the primary care professionals who can refer trans patients to specialists.
Manitoba college releases guidance on responsible use of AI

The college is advising members to practice informed consent with patients on the use of generative AI tools such as scribes and be aware of the limitations of this technology.
Royal College making changes to Practice Eligibility Route for internationally trained physicians

The changes are being made to try and expedite the process for candidates.

Alberta touts highest level of physician growth in past decade

If you could change one thing about your practice, what would it be?

POLL: The prevalence of PPNs

The Doctor’s Lawyer: The ‘voluntary leave of absence’ trap

Pharmacist mistakenly dispenses Suboxone to elderly patient, sends him to ER

Medical Council of Canada is making progress on Canada-wide physician registry

B.C. Conservatives pitch healthcare changes, more private clinics

Manitoba making changes to address wait times for gender-affirming care

Manitoba college releases guidance on responsible use of AI

Royal College making changes to Practice Eligibility Route for internationally trained physicians