Medical Practice News

Deficient assessment: Study finds more than 80% of sepsis-related complaints against a doctor were the result of incorrect or delayed diagnosis
Of the 163 cases analyzed in the study by the Canadian Medical Protective Association, almost of half of patients died and about a third experienced severe harm such as amputation or brain damage.
Manitoba removes M3P special status requirement for physicians
After the change, set to take place next month, pharmacists will only need to check the CPSM registered members list to confirm two pieces of information.

Faster, better, less agonizing: How one college is building a more efficient, less punitive complaints process

Led by complaints director Dr. Dawn Hartfield—whose medical career includes leadership roles in safety and quality improvement—the process overhaul at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta has significantly cut wait times between complaint and hearing.
From accumulation to ‘decumulation’: What you need to know about retiring amid diminishing returns

Investors today face retirement in ‘abnormal times’ when fixed-income assets have been at their most volatile in more than century and equities continue to underperform. The right strategy is more important than ever.
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How to stay tax efficient when donating to charity

A look at charity tax credits, tax deductions, and other tax-saving ways to donate to the causes you value.
Giving in full

How to market-proof your planned donation given stock market fluctuations
Getting beyond ‘voluntourism’

Finding the right medical mission and doing it for the right reasons takes research—and some self-reflection.
How to avoid charting after hours

Getting home with today’s work done may seem like a fantasy for many physicians, but there are tools and tricks to make it happen.
Charity: What doctors care about

Canadians in healthcare professions have a higher donation rate than those working outside healthcare.