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- 7/4/2022
After an error, there are times when immediately stopping treatment not best: CMPA
Dr. Lisa Calder, CEO of the CMPA, also points out that an article by two lawyers missed an important difference between an insurer and the CMPA which is a “mutual defence organization.” - 7/4/2022
Public meeting scheduled for rural Manitoba ER temporary closure, reduced hours this summer
Several emergency departments are planning to either reduce hours or temporarily shut their doors this summer, because of staff shortages. - 7/4/2022
How to best protect a woman's right to choose in Canada
Discussions have abounded about whether Canada needs to codify rights to abortive procedures. Dr. Mary Fernando spoke with a family doctor who firmly believes the best way to protect abortion rights in Canada is not move the issue into the legal domain. - 7/3/2022
After abortion ruling, clinic staff grapple with trauma
Danielle Maness has squeezed the hands of hundreds of anxious patients lying on tables in the procedure room, now empty. - 7/3/2022
Canada's top doctor says talks underway to obtain more vaccine to fight monkeypox
Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says there are "continuing discussions and contract negotiations'' to obtain doses from Bavarian Nordic, the Danish manufacturer of a smallpox vaccine approved for use against monkeypox. - 7/3/2022
1 in 4 people experience pain during sex, but research excludes the needs of the LGBTQ+ community
Chronic genitopelvic pain, defined as pain in the genital and/or pelvic region lasting three months or more, affects up to 27% of people. - 7/3/2022
All Ontarians should hope new health minister Sylvia Jones succeeds
Ontario's new health minister Sylvia Jones faces significant challenges but here's some low-hanging fruit she can move on quickly.