Practice Tips

HAMILTON | After dealing with mountains of paperwork and “28 years of frustration,” Ontario Medical Association president Dr. Scott Wooder finally decided to speak out about one of his pet peeves—employee sick notes.

Last year, I was approached by a nurse in our clinic to take part in a new project called “Alberta Screening and Prevention.” It’s the brainchild of the Toward Optimized Practice group, and the goal as I understand it is to improve on the fact that only about one-third of adults in this province receive the recommended care for screening and prevention. I was game, so I consented.

College assembling list of those who have qualified to practise as technicians.

SYDNEY, Australia | Paying to see doctors may soon be compulsory in Australia as the government reins in ballooning health costs.

Effective programs need to adopt comprehensive approaches using proven strategies.