Practice Tips

A publicly funded virtual-care system would benefit us all
The speed at which virtual care and nurse practitioner care expanded has led to issues of inequitable access for patients with some providers charging patients to speak with a doctor online or by phone or to consult with a nurse practitioner.
CPSA reacts to Danielle Smith’s plan to limit regulators’ ability to ‘control personal opinions’
In a video posted to social media on Wednesday, the premier outlined plans to bring legislation next year to ‘ensure that professional regulatory bodies are limited to regulating their members professional competence and conduct and not their speech.’

University of Alberta researchers set to deploy AI scribes to 3 ER departments as part of 2-year pilot

Researchers will measure cost-effectiveness and outcomes of the new technology aimed to tackle administrative burdens.
A ‘revolutionary’ new painless IUD comes to market

The Yanae intra-uterine device, developed in France and distributed by the young Canadian pharmaceutical company 49Care, incorporates a flexible inserter for pain-free insertion.
Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists looking for volunteer rep to CCAPP

The appointment will last a minimum three-year term and act as a means of communication between the society and Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs.
The immigrants

When present, they are not noticed, and when absent, they are not missed, says Dr. Jabir Jassam, reflecting on feelings of blurred identity.
Have your say: CPSO seeking input on its updated ‘consent to treatment’ policy

Expanded guidance sets out expectations for the professional conduct of Ontario physicians around issues of patient consent.
QUIZ: Doctors in science fiction

The Medical Post is celebrating its 60th year: Every week, test your knowledge—this week a quiz on physicians in science fiction over the years!
Part 2: A fine balance

The science of ending a doctor-patient relationship (more advice to early career colleagues) from Dr. Eric Cadesky.
Cabtreo gel is the first topical triple-therapy combination product for acne

The three ingredients—clindamycin, adapalene and benzoyl peroxide—have complementary mechanisms of action targeting the pathology of acne vulgaris.

A publicly funded virtual-care system would benefit us all

CPSA reacts to Danielle Smith’s plan to limit regulators’ ability to ‘control personal opinions’

University of Alberta researchers set to deploy AI scribes to 3 ER departments as part of 2-year pilot

A ‘revolutionary’ new painless IUD comes to market

Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists looking for volunteer rep to CCAPP

The immigrants

Have your say: CPSO seeking input on its updated ‘consent to treatment’ policy

QUIZ: Doctors in science fiction

Part 2: A fine balance

Cabtreo gel is the first topical triple-therapy combination product for acne