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- 11/11/2020
Quebec plans to include in vitro fertilization to government funded health services
The procedure currently costs at least $6,000, not including the price of the cocktail of hormones a patient must take. That cost can rise significantly if more complex forms of the procedure—or donated eggs—are required. - 11/11/2020
More the 300 Saskatchewan doctors sign letter urging province to boost COVID-19 action
The letter, addressed to Premier Scott Moe, Health Minister Paul Merriman and chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, doesn't make any specific policy demands or suggestions but rather hopes to spur momentum for further action without appearing political. - 11/11/2020
Where the wild teens are
- 11/11/2020
AB outpatients may have to pay for meds
The cornerstone of Alberta Health Services’ new program, which has not yet been implemented, requires outpatients to buy medications at their local pharmacy and obtain necessary infusions from medical clinics. - 11/11/2020
Repeated flu vaccinations influence efficacy
Older adults who faithfully get their influenza vaccination year after year appear to get less protection with each subsequent season—yet an annual flu shot is still recommended for this high-risk population. - 11/10/2020
Virtual healthcare doesn't seem to be catching on in P.E.I.
The pilot project saw the province team up with telemedicine provider Maple to provide islanders with access to the eight P.E.I. physicians who've signed on to meet with patients over the phone or video conferencing. - 11/10/2020
B.C. Supreme Court judge orders surgeon not to perform a double mastectomy on a transgender teen
The court order, which will expire Nov. 27, 2020, prevents Dr. McKee from providing the 17-year-old with "counsel, advice or advocacy in preparation for, promotion of, or performing a double mastectomy or any surgery.” - 11/10/2020
Canadian physicians contribute close to $40 billion to the economy: report
As of December 2019, 46,934 physicians’ offices were operating in Canada, bolstering job numbers in the fields of telecommunications, utilities, legal services and the postal service, couriers and messengers. - 11/10/2020
Windsor Regional Hospital CEO self-isolating after sourcing medication in Michigan
The president and chief executive officer of Windsor Regional Hospital is quarantining after crossing the border into Michigan to source a rare medication for a patient in the ICU department.