Practice Tips

Being there when needed

For a patient with a terminal illness, I felt I was a reminder of bad news and a focal point for anger, so I let her decide when she wanted contact
Self-monitoring of blood glucose: To test or not to test

Results can provide crucial information to guide treatment, but patient and provider education is key
Physician, don’t treat thyself!

B.C. cracks down on billing mistakes
Are the colleges ripping us off?

U.S. medical board fees are a fraction of college fees. Some of the diff erence is understandable due to more quality assurance in Canada—but not all
Photo Gallery:RNs rally in Saskatoon over proposed LPN increased scope
Sask. registered nurses debate proposed LPN scope changes
In Quebec, a break in the clouds

After weeks of bickering, signs of a new deal
Device evidence lacking

‘Virtual ward’ falls short