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Patients face fees for medical records following death of St. Stephen doctor
Originally, the estate of Dr. S.K. Bugwandin sent letters to individuals requesting they pay $95 plus tax to obtain the records left by Dr. S.K. Bugwandin.
We have so many tools to eliminate cervical cancer. Why is it still on the rise?
It’s a complex problem, like any disease, but eliminating it is within the world’s grasp.

European committee says Lilly Alzheimer’s drug shouldn’t get marketing approval

The European Medicines Agency committee said the benefits of the new drug, Kisunla, did not outweigh the risks, and it recommended refusing marketing authorization for it.
CPhA calls on feds to remove drugs from potential retaliatory tariffs list

The association says about 16% of medications used in Canada come from the U.S.
From Iran to New Brunswick: One doctor’s journey through the Practice Ready Assessment program

Dr. Arshia Haqani speaks to the Medical Post about her experience going through New Brunswick's 12-week clinical assessment designed to fast-track internationally trained doctors.
Alberta Health Services halts plan to reduce patient food, drinks after pushback

Amanda Moppett-Beatch, whose 11-year-old son receives regular outpatient cancer treatments, including lumbar punctures, told the Canadian Press items like ginger ale provide him essential relief.
Reduce overcrowding in emergency rooms: Canadian emergency doctors urge governments to keep safe consumption sites open

Closing the evidence-based harm-reduction programs will create more strain for overwhelmed emergency departments, the doctors note.
B.C.’s sudden change to safer supply rules creating ‘dangerous situation’ for pharmacists, clinic workers on the front lines

Professionals must now witness the consumption of hydromorphone and other safer supply prescriptions—and the sudden change in rules, with little accompanying guidance has made for a lot of extra work.
‘Scale up your practice’ podcast looks to bolster physician knowledge on helping patients with obesity

The podcast features advice on having tough conversations and building stronger connections with patients.
Like any other city employee: Meet one of the doctor’s drawn in by the offer to work in a city-run clinic in B.C.

The mayor of a B.C. town of some 22,000 residents says his phone has been ringing off the hook with questions from other towns in the province curious to learn more about the municipal-run clinic and how it has attracted three new doctors to the area.

Patients face fees for medical records following death of St. Stephen doctor

We have so many tools to eliminate cervical cancer. Why is it still on the rise?

European committee says Lilly Alzheimer’s drug shouldn’t get marketing approval

CPhA calls on feds to remove drugs from potential retaliatory tariffs list

From Iran to New Brunswick: One doctor’s journey through the Practice Ready Assessment program

Alberta Health Services halts plan to reduce patient food, drinks after pushback

Reduce overcrowding in emergency rooms: Canadian emergency doctors urge governments to keep safe consumption sites open

B.C.’s sudden change to safer supply rules creating ‘dangerous situation’ for pharmacists, clinic workers on the front lines

‘Scale up your practice’ podcast looks to bolster physician knowledge on helping patients with obesity

Like any other city employee: Meet one of the doctor’s drawn in by the offer to work in a city-run clinic in B.C.

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