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- 8/17/2021
Spotlight 5: Specialists’ blessings
Dr. Jabir Jassam continues his series examining challenging interactions he, as an FP, has had with other healthcare professionals. This week he writes about receiving a consult note from a specialist that made him wonder: "Is this a consult letter or an insult letter?" - 8/17/2021
Pop quiz: Immunizations in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
What do you know about recent clinical practice guidelines from the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology on the use of live and inactivated vaccines for adults and children with IBD? - 8/17/2021
Federation of Medical Women supports CMA changes
Some argue that the Canadian Medical Association governance changes being voted on Sunday are a “threat to democracy” at the CMA. But Drs Charissa Patricelli, Gigi Osler and Clover Hemans of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada say that the changes are bold and threaten the status quo, not democracy. - 8/16/2021
Syphilis cases in Alberta reaching 'horrifying' levels
The 2020 numbers represent the highest case count in 70 years. - 8/16/2021
The CMA's misguided changes
Dr. Granger Avery, a past-president of the Canadian Medical Association, outlines the concerns he and colleagues have that the changes members of the CMA are being asked to vote on this Sunday will permanently make the CMA less democratic. - 8/16/2021
Physicians would save time enough to see far more patients if pharmacists allowed to immunize for more diseases: study
A study by researchers from the University of New Brunswick posits that if the province allowed pharmacists to give two types of vaccine that they do now, it would save doctors enough time to see almost 3,000 more patients. - 8/16/2021
Ontario to require COVID vaccination or regular tests in for healthcare and education workers
The healthcare sector directive will take effect on Sept. 7. - 8/16/2021
Quebec premier issues vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
Quebec Premier Francois Legault says his government will issue a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers who are in regular contact with patients. - 8/16/2021
Edmonton hospital cancels orthopedic surgeries due to lack of clinical associates to provide post-procedure care
Alberta Health Services sent an internal memo on Aug. 14, telling surgeons the hospital's staffing situation had become "critical" because of the low amount of daytime coverage.