ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 2/26/2020
Conscience rights matter
Many physicians’ groups have expressed concern about being forced to make a referral for this service, in violation of their morals and ethics - 2/25/2020
Professional identity in pharmacy
Dr. Zubin Austin on the distinction between the basic tasks of pharmacy and the greater value of their role - 2/25/2020
Prepare for new coronavirus like an emergency, Canadian health minister advises
There has been a rash of new cases appearing in Italy, Iran, South Korea and Japan over the past week - 2/25/2020
The greener clinic
Doctors have an important example to set protecting the health of the planet for the sake of Canadians—here are a few easy ways to get started - 2/25/2020
Federal MAiD bill gets mixed reviews
The conservatives have suggested the bill 'goes far beyond' the court ruling that ordered the new legislation - 2/25/2020
B.C. hospice loses funding after refusing to provide assistance in dying
The contract gives the hospice about $1.5 million annually, which covers 94% of the cost to operate 10 beds - 2/25/2020
N.S. father says drug pricing 'chess game' cost his daughter her life
Her death has become a rallying cry for advocates who say the federal government's recent changes to drug-pricing regulations are preventing 'life-saving' medicines from reaching Canada - 2/25/2020
Made-in-N.S. solutions to our healthcare crisis
We're facing a massive shortfall of doctors in the coming years; with our already overburdened healthcare system, we need fresh ideas to fix it - 2/25/2020
Physician ‘report cards’ can change prescribing habits, study reveals
New research from the non-profit research institute ICES shows that physicians who have read Health Quality Ontario “report cards” on their prescribing habits tend to prescribe fewer high-risk antipsychotic medications to patients in nursing homes.