ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 11/13/2010
Go north young ... lawyer?
It’s apparently not just doctors that governments are trying to steer into remote, northern and other underserviced communities. - 11/12/2010
Write, then dispense?
Two MDs go head to head debating the pros and cons of pharmacist prescribing - 11/12/2010
Que. GPs launch MD shortage ad
- 11/12/2010
American residents get shorter work hours
The U.S. Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has approved new rules for the more than 110,000 residents and interns undergoing training in the U.S. The change, approved by the council this fall, is aimed at both improving residents’ work conditions but also at increasing patient safety. - 11/11/2010
Timing of CIHI report couldn’t be worse
Governments could use data showing physician spending spike to push for master-agreement pay freezes - 11/11/2010
Three tips for making staff feel appreciated
As the holiday season nears, it’s time to think about how you can thank those in your office who make your work life easier - 11/11/2010
Six added to Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
- 11/11/2010
Sask. to also limit South African doctors?
Saskatchewan has one of the largest populations of South African-trained physicians, with 424 of its 2,104 current doctors holding a South African medical degree, according to data provided to the Medical Post from the provincial college. - 11/11/2010
Sask. gov’t asks for help with healthcare reform
Deputy minister of health admits current approach not effective - 11/11/2010
Reflections on Obamacare
My husband and I recently attended a trauma conference in Seattle at Harborview Medical Center, the tertiary referral centre for literally the entire Pacific Northwest. In addition to Washington, it services the WAMI states (Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Alaska—states without medical schools) and yes, even British Columbia.