Medical Practice News

Primary care reform 'piecemeal and incremental,' study finds
Researchers report that despite significant investments to transform the struggling primary care system, Canada lags behind most high-income countries in key areas
Vitals: Doctor salaries
It is a bit cheeky—but totally human nature—to be curious about how much other doctors earn. Take a look at the salaries of these prominent Canadians MDs.

Cool job: Dr. Grant Lum, performing arts physician

Thinking you might want to try something new? In this "Cool Jobs" series, we highlight some inspiring Canadian physicians who are doing something a little different
Locuming: avoiding the pitfalls

With the right preparation, the rewards of locuming are many.
The doctor’s lawyer: The cost of your defence

Even an ultimate victory at the discipline tribunal does not undo the financial and reputational harm to the physician.
Cool job: Dr. Chris Morrow, team physician, Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Thinking you might want to try something new? In this 'Cool Jobs' series, we highlight some inspiring Canadian physicians who are doing something a little different.
Solve my problem: How do you best deliver bad news to a patient?

We appreciate your help and your colleagues will appreciate your insights!
What integrating traditional Indigenous care into medical practice really means

Two Elder-led Vancouver clinics create safe spaces for Indigenous populations to access care.
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Part 2 – A Prescription for Financial Health: Go further. Fuel your financial well-being.

In the second segment of this three-part series, explore how MD Financial Management and Scotiabank are working together to help Canadian physicians take their finances further at every stage of their medical career.
Which patients will crash? How AI is powering early-warning programs and other healthcare innovations

At St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, an AI-driven program has reduced unexpected deaths by 26%. A recent Ontario Medical Association panel highlighted other promising applications of AI in healthcare.