Healthcare

Dr. Robert Dickson questions whether the extensive hardware in a patient's leg is reducing circulation and contributing to infection.

After the change, set to take place next month, pharmacists will only need to check the CPSM registered members list to confirm two pieces of information.

Medical students have some, but not all, sessions paused due to faculty association's labour action.

Led by complaints director Dr. Dawn Hartfield—whose medical career includes leadership roles in safety and quality improvement—the process overhaul at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta has significantly cut wait times between complaint and hearing.

Health Canada and other international regulatory agencies have not observed an elevated risk of stroke or any signals.

B.C.’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, says Dr. Hinshaw joins on a six-month contract while the province’s permanent deputy health officer is on temporary assignment.

Long-time contributor to the world of medical journalism, Dr. Bharwani wrote on countless topics with eloquence and insight.

When we're not managing the needs of our patients without extended suffering, it's no surprise that civility goes out the door, says Dr. Alykhan Abdulla