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Patient Compliance

Manitoba proposes legislation to make it easier to notify families of suicidal patients
healthcare professionals are scared to violate the privacy of patients, but the wording of the new government bill would ensure more families are informed about loved ones at risk of self-harm
Ontario college introduces new alternative to full investigation process
For less egregious complaints, the CPSO is offering an alternative to lengthy investigation processes.

New Canadian evidence-based overview of atopic dermatitis management

Provides practical guidance on optimal care of patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
'Bedside' ultrasound machine use approved at Nova Scotia's only abortion clinic
Meet the digital doctors: How new physicians use technology to shape care
Canada's largest Catholic healthcare provider revises medical aid in dying policy

Covenant Health in Alberta made the move following several incidents, including one where a woman was forced to have an eligibility assessment in the street
How to change doctors' behaviour
Insulin pumps have most reported problems in FDA database
Patients in N.L. and other provinces may have missed timely medical results due to software error

Telus Health identified the same software issue in other provinces but it's currently unclear how this affected communicating medical records to patients
Global review reveals four unmet needs of diabetes care

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