Healthcare

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her plan to ‘Uber-ize’ and replace the province’s online continuing care directory is aimed at making it easier for patients to navigate spaces, and the analogy shouldn’t be taken too far.

Advocates for breast cancer survivors and people who have had ostomy surgeries, such as colostomies, are calling for changes to the way an Ontario program covers certain medical devices, saying it leaves them paying a lot of money out of pocket.

FPs face growing pressure as 80% of Canadians turn to them for mental healthcare—but how are they equipped to handle today’s demand?

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Free online event Oct. 24 is presented by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada and focuses on making improvements in everyday processes.

In this ongoing series, Nancy Banoub examines the symptoms of MS, their cause and outlines potential remedial steps that can be taken to help mitigate these symptoms. Feel free to share with patients.

Premier Tim Houston told reporters today he believes programs introduced by his government to attract and retain doctors have helped stabilize the number of people without access to primary care.

The classic retirement age in Canada means basically nothing to doctors. But after 40 years in medicine, I’ve reached it. And I’m looking ahead to design the next chapter of my ‘usefulness.’