Discussions

As eligibility for COVID-19 boosters begins to trickle in for certain Ontarians, Dr. Mary Fernando questions why family doctors and even immunologists aren't allowed to make their own assessments as to which of their patients is most at risk and therefore in need of the shot.

Dr. Jabir Jassam recalls when he had to negotiate something with his father once and though Dr. Jassam thought he was an expert in the 'art of negotiation,' it didn't go well. Now, one wonders, what other organizations aren't as good at it as they think they are?

As a physician and COVID-19 genetics researcher, I am concerned. No substance we consume, whether one of these medications or a nutritional supplement, lacks risk.

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Dr. Sohail Gandhi argues that with an Ontario provincial election coming in June, the OMA board should trigger arbitration now in the fee deal talks with the provincial government.

I'm not one of those physicians who knew I was destined to be a doctor. Unlike many of my friends and classmates, there were no doctors in my family. In fact, most of the women in my family were visual artists.

Quebec has refused to sign the Reciprocal Medical Billing Agreement. Due to Ottawa’s inaction, Quebec patients are forced to pay directly when they require out-of-province medical care.