Policy

Virtual care presents an opportunity to provide specific types of care to those who might otherwise have difficulty accessing that care in-person. But are there pitfalls to how national licensure might affect policies around virtual care? 

Leigh Chapman, who was recently appointed as Canada's chief nursing officer, talked to the Medical Post about her new role and the challenges ahead.

With the criteria for MAID set to expand next year to grievous and irredeemable mental illness, 'Should we accept it becoming some kind of therapy for all kinds of suffering?' asked Trudo Lemmens, chair of health law and policy at University of Toronto.

Neighbourhood Pharmacies takes initiative to demystify specialty market and unite stakeholders.

In recent weeks hospitals across the country have taken drastic measures to cope with the staff shortages, including temporarily closing emergency departments.

Audrey's Amendment was given royal assent by the Senate of Canada in March 2021.

AHS says COVID-19 vaccines available to date target the original strain of the virus.