Medical Practice News

A Q&A with Dr. Catherine Pound on new CMPA research on complaints against residents.

Of the respondents from Alberta, 76% answered ‘not really’ or ‘not at all’ when asked about whether they feel respected and trusted by governments. In Quebec, the figure was 84%.

‘Bottom line: Maya may still be here today if she had not received that report.’

Premier Danielle Smith’s government previously suggested family doctors would be eligible, but they’re not included in the proposed legislation.

With Alberta set to curtail how regulatory bodies can discipline its members for ‘expressive conduct,’ the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta says it is reviewing the implications of the new legislation.

Federations in Quebec representing medical specialists and residents, along with the association representing pharmacy owners, have also filed their own legal challenges against the law.

The government’s plan drew praise from the Montreal Economic Institute think tank, which pointed to Denmark where the same public and private model is allowed.

A new study explores how 'essentially placebo' treatments raise questions about the transparency and trust that underpin the doctor-patient relationship.