Ontario long-term care homes could soon have nurse practitioners overseeing residents' medical care instead of physicians, a move applauded by nurses and the homes but not supported by doctors.
A new report estimates a cancer patient will face almost $33,000 on average in out-of-pocket cancer-related costs in their lifetime, including loss of income.
The St. John's-based dermatologist had previously served on several boards and committees including the CMA governance committee and the Canadian Doctors for Medicare board of directors.
The Practice Ready Ontario program is a 12-week program to fast-track licensures for internationally trained physicians who commit to practicing in rural and northern communities for at least three years
