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- 7/11/2010
N.S. billing optimization seminar a hit with doctors
A seminar series to help Nova Scotia general practitioners optimize their billing, the first in a new Doctors Nova Scotia program to help doctors better manage their practices, has been wildly successful. - 7/11/2010
National GP licence standard achieved
Colleges across Canada now have common standard for IMG licence applicants, but Canadian graduates will see little impact - 7/11/2010
Debunking the myth NPs provide second-class care
A perception exists that seeing a nurse practitioner instead of a doctor is second-class care, best suited for times and places where a doctor is unavailable. Research suggests otherwise. - 7/11/2010
CPSO completes cosmetic facilities rules
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has approved a set of inspection standards for out-of-hospital facilities, the last step in a multi-year process since it gained the authority to check on physician offices where cosmetic surgical procedures may be performed. - 7/11/2010
Effects of isotope shortage assessed
- 7/11/2010
Impatience grows over slow fee agreement talks: NLMA
Although the gap between the positions taken by the government and the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) in the master agreement talks is narrowing, doctors here are growing impatient with the negotiations. - 7/11/2010
Hospitals can be models of healthy eating
With menus full of fresh and locally produced food, a Detroit not-for-profit is a hopeful example for Canada - 7/11/2010
Intensive BP lowering may cut stroke risk in type 2 diabetes
Subgroup analysis of ACCORD trial reveals some benefit, but researcher cautions results are preliminary - 7/11/2010
Overhauled Doctors Nova Scotia unveiled
Medical association establishes new committees and forums as part of effort to refresh governance