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Centralized surgical waitlists could actually increase rather than decrease choice for patients, CMAJ article argues
A centralized ‘single-entry’ referral system that can reduce surgical wait times is actually the more ethical option, despite concerns that such a system could limit choice for patients, according to a new commentary piece in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Why is there so little e-prescribing in Canada? New whitepaper explores the benefits
‘The continued reliance on outdated, paper- and fax-based prescribing systems introduces significant risks, contributing to medication errors, privacy breaches and administrative burdens that compromise patient care and place undue strain on clinicians,’ the study's authors write.

Virtual emergency care launching at four hospitals in B.C.’s Interior

The Interior Health authority says in a statement the pilot will be used in hospitals emergency departments in Lillooet, Clearwater, Nakusp and Princeton, all locations that have been closed periodically because of staffing shortages.
Manitoba is the first province to collect data on patients' race—so what has it learned?

Dr. Marcia Anderson spearheaded the project to begin voluntary collection of this data across the province.
Physicians and NPs can’t issue broad authorizations to let RNs inject Botox, Sask. doctors’, nurses’ colleges warn

The two colleges say they’ve been contacted by Health Canada over reports that some physicians and NPs are issuing broad directives to authorize RNs to administer injections of bioactive agents, in contravention of the Food and Drugs Act.
OMA introduces new vetting process for board elections to avoid excessively high number of candidates

These measures come after last year's elections, which saw 39 candidates vying for four vacant director positions.
Canada is creating a new ‘Express Entry’ category for certain international doctors

The federal government will reserve 5,000 federal admission spaces so that provinces and territories can nominate doctors, who are already licensed and who have job offers.
Medical licence renewed for Labrador doctor under investigation following complaints from at least 20 patients

The province’s new health minister is vowing to address what she calls a ‘crisis of trust’ among reproductive health patients in Labrador amid an ongoing investigation.
‘Of course I don’t regret it’: Dr. Amir Khadir speaks to the media after six-month suspension handed down

Former Québec Solidaire MNA Dr. Amir Khadir does not regret treating his Lyme disease patients with antibiotics over an extended period and is considering legal action to try to reduce the length of his suspension.
Pantoprazole may provide ulcer prophylaxis in critically ill patients

The study, published in JAMA Network Open, suggests that pantoprazole prophylaxis in invasively ventilated patients offers both clinical benefits and economic value for the healthcare system.

Centralized surgical waitlists could actually increase rather than decrease choice for patients, CMAJ article argues

Why is there so little e-prescribing in Canada? New whitepaper explores the benefits

Virtual emergency care launching at four hospitals in B.C.’s Interior

Manitoba is the first province to collect data on patients' race—so what has it learned?

Physicians and NPs can’t issue broad authorizations to let RNs inject Botox, Sask. doctors’, nurses’ colleges warn

OMA introduces new vetting process for board elections to avoid excessively high number of candidates

Canada is creating a new ‘Express Entry’ category for certain international doctors

Medical licence renewed for Labrador doctor under investigation following complaints from at least 20 patients

‘Of course I don’t regret it’: Dr. Amir Khadir speaks to the media after six-month suspension handed down

Pantoprazole may provide ulcer prophylaxis in critically ill patients

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