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Outsourcing chores can be a godsend for busy doctors—but there are possible pitfalls too

It’s ultimately up to the provinces to either constrain or enable its further expansion, according to an article published in C.D. Howe Institute Commentary.

The max amount is rising by 50%.

The dispute involving Dr. Daniel O’Connell of Edmonton began more than a year ago and led to the Opposition NDP calling for an independent investigation.

The boy’s parents, Jessica Ross and Treveon Isaiah Taylor Sr., say Dr. Tracey St. Julian delayed a surgical procedure and failed to seek help quickly when the baby got stuck during delivery.

On average, Canadian physicians pay $2,100 a year for the permit to practise medicine.

As part of a series of first-person true stories written by physicians, Dr. Ros Schwartz writes here about an important lesson learnt as a child.

'Physicians can get very self conscious when they need to negotiate on their own behalf. Like, is it really needed? Do I really need to do this or am I being a stick in the mud?'