Medical Practice News

What does an optimized medical form actually look like?
According to Manitoba’s Joint Task Force to Reduce Administrative Burdens for Physicians, standardized digital forms that seamlessly integrate with EMRs are part of the solution to the paperwork problem.
University of Alberta researchers set to deploy AI scribes to 3 ER departments as part of 2-year pilot
Researchers will measure cost-effectiveness and outcomes of the new technology aimed to tackle administrative burdens.

Have your say: CPSO seeking input on its updated ‘consent to treatment’ policy

Expanded guidance sets out expectations for the professional conduct of Ontario physicians around issues of patient consent.
Have your say: CPSO seeking input on its policy for closing a medical practice

Policy sets out professional and legal obligations for Ontario physicians who are closing their practice for extended period.
Tips on primary care psychotherapy

FPs face growing pressure as 80% of Canadians turn to them for mental healthcare—but how are they equipped to handle today’s demand?
N.S. offers retirement fund top-ups for doctors, hoping they'll stick around

Health department officials said doctors can invest the money in their choice of retirement funds, whether they be tax free savings accounts, RRSPs or an independent pension fund.
U.K. doctor admits trying to kill his mother’s partner with poison disguised as a COVID-19 vaccine

Prosecutors say Dr. Thomas Kwan pretended to be a community nurse delivering booster shots and injected Patrick O’Hara with a toxic substance, likely a pesticide.
No, doctors cannot ask for tips or gratuity under any circumstances

After numerous patient reports of prompts to tip, the Collège des médecins du Québec is reminding its members of the ban on such practice.
‘More realistic outcomes’: Research shows 1 in 3 Ont. patients had hysterectomy following endometrial ablation

New study results can help physicians manage patient expectations on outcomes of endometrial ablation.
Ontario lowers mammogram self-referral age to 40 from 50, bookings can now be made

The province is spending nearly $20 million to increase the availability of appointments and train additional staff.