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One way to improve patient care, cure Canada's family doctor shortage and keep family physicians and taxpayers very happy, is with capitation.

Despite her struggles, Anna showed up to work every day trying to provide the best patient care possible, because she knew how much her patients and the healthcare system relied on her.

Take our weekly physician news poll: Will Canadians be asked to take a booster shot to fight off waning immunity?

Smaller board sizes, corporate style Codes of Conduct and relying on senior staff and consultants are undermining organizations like the CMA, argues Dr. Zafar Essak

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.

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?"

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.