America's largest medical specialty society calls for universal healthcare coverageThe American College of Physicians suggested that either a single-payer system or public choice model would be necessary to achieve this Opposition NDP urges Alberta government not to switch drugs for some patientsAlberta recently announced that thousands of patients on biologic drugs would gradually be switched to biosimilar ones Crown appeal of verdict in toddler's meningitis death set for June The Alberta Crown's appeal of the acquittal of a couple in the death of their son is to be heard in June. 'Be careful, Canada': Lessons from the Irish healthcare system Private health insurance was initially introduced in Ireland to take some of the pressure off the government—we're now trying to limit it High-profile internet pharmacist fights to get revoked license back Kris Thorkelson has been charged with selling unapproved, mislabelled and counterfeit cancer drugs in the U.S. Alberta says arbitration board rules no raises for registered nurses or teachers The nurses had asked for a 3% increase after no receiving raises in the first and second years of their three-year contract Doctor suspended for one year for 'callous disregard' for female patients The family doctor failed to explain the rationale during several intimate exams or obtain the patient's consent Ottawa to delete near death requirement for MAiD but could impose new limits The Canadian government has begun public consultations on how to respond to a court ruling ordering new legislation Billing changes coming: Alberta doctors not ruling out court challenge The AMA estimates the changes could reduce doctor incomes by about $400 million a year Three physicians lose their lives in Iran plane crash The three were among 63 Canadian residents who died in the downed flight; nearly half were from Edmonton First Previous 191 192 193 194 195 Next Last