AI scribes cut time physicians spent on paperwork down by 70%-to-90%, Ontario survey findsPrimary care providers who use AI scribes also saved three to four hours a week doing administrative tasks. New payment model coming for N.B. docs including billing codes for work done by nursesWhile not yet revealing all the details, New Brunswick’s government says it’s creating a patient and provider registry, which doctors will be paid to help maintain. Exemptions for school cellphone bans should only be issued if medically necessary: Manitoba college The college says medical notes should only be issued after an ‘objective clinical assessment and when medically necessary.’ Lessons we can learn from safety incidents in PACUs and recovery areas: ISMP Canada The ISMPC analyzed dozens of incidents over the last five years in post-anesthetic care units and other recovery areas. It found the errors centred around these three areas Doctors of BC’s video series looks at how physicians can navigate workplace conflict The three videos look at real-life scenarios and explore the basics of conflict theory and conflict resolution skills. Does the team that plays together really stay together? Are you on a medical team that also plays together on a sports team, has a band or participates in another off-work team activity? Solve my problem: How do I explain the time commitment medicine requires to my significant other? We appreciate your help and your colleagues will appreciate your insights! Why physicians tend to be reluctant to intervene in addiction A systematic review examined the reasons physicians in the U.S. have given for not addressing substance use and addiction in their clinical practices. N.B. premier plans to introduce legislation to prevent healthcare professionals from being named in lawsuits This comes after the family of a man who died waiting in the ER launched a lawsuit against the health authority and two nurses. Supporting generalism among rural doctors NOSM’s Rural Generalist Pathway and other advocacy promote recognition and training. First Previous 39 40 41 42 43 Next Last