Discussions

Some argue that the Canadian Medical Association governance changes being voted on Sunday are a “threat to democracy” at the CMA. But Drs Charissa Patricelli, Gigi Osler and Clover Hemans of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada say that the changes are bold and threaten the status quo, not democracy.

COVID-19 premature deaths represent many person-years of government pensions that no longer must be paid out. What will governments do with the savings?

Dr. Granger Avery, a past-president of the Canadian Medical Association, outlines the concerns he and colleagues have that the changes members of the CMA are being asked to vote on this Sunday will permanently make the CMA less democratic.

We’ve read recent expert commentaries about dealing with COVID-19 that mention paying attention to indoor ventilation. But rarely do these specify what exactly can and should be done in our existing hospital buildings.

Canada might soon be in the midst of a federal election—we want to know what healthcare issues you're most concerned about.

If they were gone, would we miss them? They might be important. They may be helpful. But I am unable to see it.

What is the most common reason you hear from patients who are COVID vaccine-hesitant?