The annual awards, adjudicated by panels of physician judges, support Canadian physician voices, contributions to community and practice innovation. Nominations close May 22.
Despite our accessibility and expertise, pharmacists remain underutilized in a system that is struggling to keep up with demand. The Canada Health Act Service Policy has the potential to change that.
Primary Health Minister Adriana LaGrange introduced a bill Monday that, if passed, will allow for rules to fast-track some medical tests without a referral from a health practitioner.
Dr. Bonnie Henry made the comment as the province marks the 10th anniversary on Tuesday of the declaration of a health emergency over the toxic drug crisis, which has killed more than 18,000 people since then.
