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- 7/9/2017
Family doctors are doing too many ECGs, Ontario study concludes
Researchers find that more than 20% of low-risk patients get the test as part of their health exam - 7/9/2017
Are Americans getting a better deal on financial advice than Canadians?
Regardless of where you adviser sits on the fee spectrum, you need to assess the value of the relationship - 7/8/2017
Cancer most common underlying condition in assisted deaths
More than 500 Ontarians aged 27 to 101 have chosen medically assisted death since it became legal in Canada a little over one year ago, according to new statistics from Ontario's chief coroner. - 7/8/2017
Fake fentanyl patches fooling pharmacists
Despite a mandate by the Ontario government that prevents pharmacists from refilling fentanyl patch prescriptions unless patients return their used ones, dealers have learned how to skirt around the new program with convincing replicas of used patches, which they use to get refills. Each patch can sell anywhere between $500 and $700. - 7/8/2017
Ontario supports mobile app to encourage healthy living
The Ontario government is investing $1.5 million into a one-year pilot project to encourage healthy, active living and hopefully reduce the onset of chronic diseases. - 7/6/2017
Dying with Dignity urges B.C. to remove 'caps' on payments to physicians for assisted-dying
The most a physician can currently earn for an initial consultation is $240, but the group says that doesn't account for all the work that goes into it - 7/6/2017
N.L. on fast track with opioid action plan
St. JOHN’S – The Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Health and Community Services is continuing to roll out its opioid action plan at a rapid pace. - 7/6/2017
Last year's ad campaign for naturopathic 'doctors' causes a new stir
With more ads expected to roll out this year, new critics have jumped in, saying it suggests naturopaths receive the same training as 'real' medical doctors - 7/6/2017
How to engage your employees
Money may be a big motivator, but it can’t buy a happy workforce. - 7/5/2017
OMA seeking to appeal court ruling on public release of physician-identified billings
At least some members are worried the about what it will cost to continue this legal fight