Legal column: Nobody’s perfectA recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal case highlighted the principle that doctors are allowed to make errors in judgment. Royal College launches peer-coaching program for physiciansLooking to up your mentoring skills? One more thing: When a postmenopausal patient bleeds, make sure you don't skip this step A recent case at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba yielded this important lesson for doctors working to rule out endometrial cancer. Doctor who faced criminal charges for sexual assault in two provinces slammed for preying on autistic patient Alberta family physician Dr. Ian Gebhardt was found guilty by the CPSA of inappropriate touching that included oral sex on a 26-year-old male patient with a development age of between nine to 14 years old. Clearing up the confusion: Manitoba wants doctors to know more about pharmacists’ rules The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Manitoba wants doctors to better understand what pharmacists can and can’t do under federal regulations. Unlicensed New York City acupuncturist charged after patient’s lungs collapsed, prosecutors say Yong De Lin, 66, was arraigned on four criminal charges Monday in connection with unlicensed treatments he performed on 63-year-old Shujuan Jiang. You're welcome: Nova Scotia launches online home for new IMG orientation program The Welcome Collaborative—a $1.3-million investment by the province, plans to host up to six sessions per year with as many as 20 doctors per session. Health professionals, patients challenging rejection to use psilocybin in training Health Canada turned down the request last month to allow health workers to access and consume psilocybin. Dear OMA board member . . . about that mandate for negotiations Other provinces are coming up with loads of ad-ons and extras to make the deal for their doctors sweeter—and Ontario needs to step it up. Survey shows nearly half of FP trainees would pick a different specialty if training is extended Dr. Paul Dhillon argues that the CFPC’s decision to extend family medicine training from two to three years should be paused and reassessed. First Previous 65 66 67 68 69 Next Last
