Discussions

800,000 Quebecers can’t find a family doctor. Quebec’s premier is unfairly saying some doctors aren’t working enough but the truth is the shortfall is primarily due to FP retirements.

Dr. Fernando digs into what the science behind the NACI guidance actually says and highlights those its new recommendations leave out.

As a lasting legacy to his fellow Quebecers, the new federal health minister should strongly encourage the Ministry of Health to sign the agreement to allow patients to receive care outside of the province.

Dr. Smith has a story similar to many of you: For 15 years she brought her medical charts and paperwork home to work on them after the kids went to bed. From 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. each evening was typical for weeknights.

With Canada spending $186.5 billion a year on health, why are there barriers to timely care? Canada has the second-lowest number of doctors  per capita of the 11 high-income OECD countries.

With many healthcare workers having receive their first COVID vaccine nine months ago—and a fast interval between doses for some—some doctors are concerned about going into the winter without a booster. See your colleagues views when you vote in our weekly poll.

With the Quebec government looking like it is about to crackdown on family doctors it says don't serve enough patients, Dr. Vincent Demers argues his government at least is engaging in psychological harassment.

Justin Bates, chief executive officer of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, had some thoughts in response to a recent opinion piece, which he here relays in the form of a letter to the editor.