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Urologist suspended for not discussing failed vasectomy with patient who inadvertently fathers fifth child
Dr. Claudio Jeldrès should have informed the patient that the procedure did not work and that a subsequent spermogram showed an abundant presence of sperm, according to the Collège des médecins du Québec.
ChatGPT-generated abstracts so convincing they sometimes fool reviewers
Researchers say use of AI could help democratize the scientific writing process, but could also have dangerous implications if bad actors use it to create seemingly real medical research with no basis in actual fact.

Ottawa, Kitchener hospitals saw record numbers of patients admitted this week

Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa says Tuesday was the busiest day in the hospital's 47-year history, with 361 patients admitted.
Ontario to expand surgeries performed in private facilities, sources say

The sources—who were not authorized to speak ahead of an announcement set for next week—said the province will expand existing independent health facilities' capacities in its first phase of surgical healthcare reform.
'Shocked' family says Cape Breton woman died after leaving busy emergency department

Katherine Snow said her mother-in-law, Charlene Snow, went to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on the afternoon of Dec. 30 with jaw pain and flu-like symptoms and was triaged by a nurse.
Alberta premier backs off on promise to seek pardons for COVID-19 health violators

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she is regularly contacting Crown prosecutors about these cases, in what opposition NDP justice critic Irfan Sabir labelled a clear case of judicial interference.
Nova Scotia emergency room deaths up 10% in 2022, data shows

The figures, which cover Nova Scotia's four health zones from 2017 through 2022, show that last year's death total was the highest during the six years.
Provinces look to cleanse storerooms of expired hand sanitizer sent by Ottawa

The federal government spent $376 million on more than 21 million litres of hand sanitizer, which the Public Health Agency of Canada distributed throughout the pandemic.
Ottawa pediatric hospital hopes to address staff shortage with new program

The program aims to alleviate short-term staffing pressures and create a new recruitment pipeline.
Ontario willing to accept accountability if healthcare funding increased: Ford

Premiers and health ministers across the country have demanded more help from the federal government by way of the Canada Health Transfer.