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- 8/27/2012
Woman gives birth alone while nurse has nap
A distressed mother forced to deliver her baby alone after the nurse in charge had allegedly sneaked out of the ward to sleep has spoken out about her horrific experience. - 8/26/2012
Reflections on a friend of healthcare
I recently travelled to Thornbury, Ont., to pay respect to John Plater. More than 500 people were there and they represented a most amazing cross-section. Local farmers and childhood friends sat cheek to jowl with AIDS activists and fellow victims of tainted blood. - 8/26/2012
Pharmacist fund to support minor ailment training
A fund developed by Saskatchewan pharmacists to develop and support alternative reimbursement programs is being tapped this year to support the minor ailment assessment program. - 8/26/2012
Stateside: Imposter doctor came ‘highly recommended’ and treated hundreds
A “highly recommended” fake doctor has been accused of treating up to 500 patients in South Carolina after presenting stolen paperwork as his credentials. - 8/23/2012
Health Canada says patients must be monitored after taking first dose of MS drug
OTTAWA | The manufacturer of a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis is issuing new safety recommendations aimed at reducing the risk of serious heart-related side-effects when patients first start taking the medication. - 8/23/2012
Press Review - August 24, 2012
Check out our review of recent medical stories in the media - <strong>Top Story:</strong> Ottawa doctor explores use of well-known anesthetic to treat patients with serious depression - 8/23/2012
Going through the CMA’s motions: HPV, teacher pay and abortion
Here are motions passed by the ‘Parliament of Canadian medicine’