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DISPATCH: The intriguing case of Canadians’ rising optimism about health care
We’re open to CMA committee selection rethink: BCMA head

Potential shakeup results from CMA ethics committee controversy
'Startling' number of men admit to rape in Asia Pacific region

Findings of six-country study expected to be of global interest
Press Review - September 10, 2013

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Quebec and rest of Canada spar over physician-assisted death

Debate took centre stage at CMA’s annual gathering
Lack of nurses in Tumbler Ridge; situation becoming “critical”

Though this isn’t new news, staff at the Health Centre here in town are becoming increasingly worried about having enough nurses to run the facility.
Psychotherapist loses licence after encouraging patients to sit on his lap

A 72-year-old psychiatrist in Toronto who hugged and encouraged patients to sit on his lap during appointments has lost his medical licence, the National Post reports.
Shoppers Drug Mart unveils new Arthritis Screening Program

Program is the first such tool in Canada targeted towards women.

Stateside: Nurse practitioners try new tack