A number of studies have documented how use of EMRs and hospital point-of-care systems have contributed to physician burnout due to the requirements for additional documentation and record-keeping. Now an OMA task force report has tackled the issue.
Think of the last time you were really afraid—and I mean terrified: Cold sweats, trembling, pounding heart. Now think about what it would be like to have that reaction if you saw a needle or even heard people talking about vaccines.
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.
My colleagues said: “It’s like being in an abusive relationship.” “Medical school is traumatic.” I thought, 'Yeah, I guess so,' and moved on. Then two things happened.
Dr. Jabir Jassam continues his series examining challenging interactions he, as an FP, has had with other healthcare professionals. This week he writes about receiving a consult note from a specialist that made him wonder: "Is this a consult letter or an insult letter?"
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.
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?
