Licensing

Dr. Alice Briggs turns 91 in August but this internal medicine specialist and allergist/immunologist has no intention of laying down her stethoscope anytime soon.

The board said the doctor neglected her patients as she livestreamed parts of their procedures, spoke into a camera and answered viewer questions—all while the surgeries were taking place.

Registrants have until 5:00 p.m. EST on Aug. 2, 2023 to vote.

In the daily duties of practising pharmacy, we need to say no. As much as we have a distaste for confrontation and want to help everyone in our sight, we are organically the gatekeeper for many requests that come through the pharmacy.

British Columbia Premier David Eby said his province’s biggest challenge is a lack of healthcare workers.

Team-based care has gone prime time as the future of primary care, but we can't afford to phase out solo doctors in the process.

The Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists expects to have a shortlist this year of jurisdictions where a pharmacist or pharmacy technician licence can be deemed equivalent to a Canadian licence.

Applications are open now for the Family Practice Start-Up Program—and close as soon as Aug. 31, 2023.