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- 1/22/2018
Abortion pill still largely out of reach for most women in Nova Scotia
The abortion pill remains out of reach of most Nova Scotia women, because doctors still cannot bill the province for providing it. - 1/21/2018
Want a healthier population? Spend less on health care and more on social services: CMAJ study
Health care costs are expanding in many developed countries like Canada, and governments are seeking ways to contain costs while maintaining a healthy population. Treating the social determinants of health like income, education, or social and physical living environments through spending on social services can help address the root causes of disease and poor health. - 1/21/2018
Final phase of MDMA assisted psychotherapy trials to kick off in Vancouver
Researchers across North America, including British Columbia, are gearing up for the third and final stage of trials ahead of plans to legalize psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in Canada and the United States by 2021. - 1/21/2018
Quebec doctors charging patients more for administrative tasks after ban on accessory fees
Quebec outlawed accessory fees—on services such as ultrasounds and nasal drops—at the beginning of last year, but it did not extend to administrative fees