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- 5/3/2010
Asbestos an ‘enormous public health tragedy’
Researcher says disease caused by exposure is underreported - 5/3/2010
Quebec doctors cool to user-fee idea
European experience suggests fee may cause patients to compromise their care - 5/3/2010
Six tips for helping patients with health anxiety
At least 5% of the population is estimated to suffer hypochondriasis, with many more struggling with milder forms of health anxiety. Of course, online medical sites and hospital-based TV series aren’t doing anything to ease patients’ concerns. How should doctors best communicate with and treat these patients? Here are six tips from the experts. - 5/3/2010
Tying executives’ pay to quality of care? Beware of code creep
British example shows there’s always a way to fiddle with formulas for a better showing - 5/3/2010
HealthAchieve, COACH partner for eHealth Track
HealthAchieve2010, the healthcare conference and exhibition being held Nov. 8-10 in Toronto, and COACH: Canada’s Health Informatics Association have announced a partnership to provide a forum for all healthcare providers, executives and staff to strengthen their understanding of and build their capacity to deliver transformation through eHealth. - 5/3/2010
Infliximab effective in treating psoriasis if etanercept fails
Newer biologic ustekinumab may be another option - 5/3/2010
Senator on key Parliament committee joins MD-pension fight
Discussions with advocate Dr. Mary Fernando swayed senator - 5/3/2010
B.C. specialists get $45 million in fee enhancements
VANCOUVER | British Columbia’s specialists are getting $45 million in new fee enhancements and other support over the next two years. The Specialist Services Committee of the B.C. Medical Association and government representatives have developed new initiatives that incorporate input from health authorities.