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Poll suggests Canadians ready for more healthcare technology, virtual care
A new poll suggests the majority of Canadians are ready to embrace more technology in healthcare, and it seems many would even trust a private company like Google or Apple with personal data if that meant 24-hour access to their doctor.
HIV self-tests haven't been approved in Canada—researchers want to change that
One researcher said he hope's an upcoming study will persuade Health Canada to approve the first HIV self-test for use as early as 2020.

Teens with severe mental illness need continuous primary care, study suggests
Key change in managing mild asthma recommended in 2019 GINA guidelines

Short-acting bronchodilators used alone “as needed” are no longer recommended for adults or adolescents
Vancouver doctor cleared after providing MAiD in nursing home that forbids it
Pharmacist disciplined for handing out naloxone kits inappropriately

A pharmacist is facing the college after allegations that he improperly handed out naloxone kits door-to-door without considering patients’ individual needs or the “clinical appropriateness."
Family doctor who sexually assaulted patients stripped of licence

The doctor was sentenced to two years in prison for his offences last year
Public health and cannabis edibles
Medicine before medicare from doctors who lived it
Canada's new dementia strategy needs commitment to be successful

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