ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 4/5/2011
Que. budget does nothing to address MD shortage: GP union
The group that represents Quebec’s 8,000 general practitioners says the province’s March 17 budget failed to address Quebec’s urgent shortage of family physicians. - 4/5/2011
Tucking into Israel’s artisanal goat cheese trail
Across the country, cheese makers are embracing the past, capitalizing on techniques used in ancient times - 4/5/2011
Chiropractors aim to play key role as part of team primary care
Local firefighter Nick Patel loves the physical and mental challenges of his work - 4/5/2011
Dr. Philippe Couillard to lead new direction of Health Research Foundation
Former Quebec health minister brings experience and visionary approach to health-care policy - 4/5/2011
How to introduce block fees successfully
A well-written letter to patients makes all the difference in having them sign up - 4/5/2011
New guidelines for managing dyspnea in advanced COPD
New evidence-based guidelines from the Canadian Thoracic Society outline the optimal management of dyspnea in advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. - 4/5/2011
Requiem for the doctors’ lounge
What was once a place of mass communication has now become a venue for lonely introspection - 4/5/2011
Seven tips for screening for domestic violence
Making questions part of routine exams and asking them of all patients may help women come forward - 4/5/2011
Separating fact from fiction in medicine in TV and films
Legitimate concerns exist when it comes to portrayal of medicine in popular media - 4/5/2011
Wait times getting better for key surgeries
Are those in smaller provinces second-class health citizens? One might be forgiven for thinking so as a new study from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) shows patients in the most populous provinces—Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia—see shorter wait times for key surgeries.