Medical Practice News

Toronto Public Health gives final update on investigation into gynecologist's office
The public health unit is releasing its final report on Dr. Esther Park a year after it was notified of a patient complaint last September and inspectors found medical instruments were not properly cleaned and disinfected at her clinic.
Getting consent
Consent can be obtained by a non-physician, says judge in Brazilian butt lift case.

Getting consent

Consent can be obtained by a non-physician, says judge in Brazilian butt lift case.
Alberta physicians wishing to use AI scribes face additional administrative hurdle

Alberta’s privacy commissioner and physicians’ regulatory college are reminding doctors wishing to use AI scribes that they need to submit a privacy impact assessment to the privacy commissioner’s office before using them—even for scribes approved under the Canada Health Infoway program.
Know the bias

Understanding the incentives behind your accountant, advisor or insurance broker can help you protect your goals.
What about us? NLMA exasperated as province announced overhead funding for NPs

A pilot project announced late August will see nurse practitioners operating outside NL Health services get funding for clinic space, admin support and more. But the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association wonders where the money is for similar support for docs.
Avoiding the prescribing cascade

Four common drug combinations that can cause harm.
Leaving family med: Finding mindfulness in helping others reduce their stress

Feeling disillusioned about the high stress levels and administrative burden in family medicine, here's how one doctor made the career switch to being a wellness educator.
B.C. refreshes online violence prevention course for physicians

The updated Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum for Physicians is now available on LearningHub and is eligible for up to 1.5 Mainpro+ credits upon completion.
Healthcare workers fired over TikTok photo slideshow of staff mocking patients’ discharge

The photos all depict various employees making silly poses next to the liquid stains on the exam chair. One employee can been seen sticking her tongue out while another gives a thumbs up.