Healthcare

Problem solved: How does an ER doc stop comments about looking too young for the job?
We asked, you answered: see how your physician colleagues recommend handling this awkward situation.
New CPSBC bylaws in B.C. streamlines licensure for U.S. docs, IMGs
Under the new bylaws, set to take effect July 7, U.S. physicians with the appropriate accreditation will be able to obtain full licensure in B.C.

Federal Court approves Indian Hospitals class-action settlement

The federal government ran 33 such hospitals between 1936 and 1981.
Global vaccination efforts stall, leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseases

Protection from measles in particular dropped in 100 countries between 2010 and 2019, unravelling decades of progress.
Study scopes out whether pharmacists could acceptably provide STI services

Review of more than 20 international studies examined experiences with pharmacists providing services related to sexually transmitted infections.
Can fecal microbiota therapy be used as a first-line treatment for C. difﬁcile?

Study examines the use of fecal microbiota transplantation versus oral vancomycin for primary treatment of Clostridioides difﬁcile infection.
Credibility without competence?

When a bubble sheet replaces the bimanual exam.
Alberta doctor cleared of sexual misconduct but sanctioned for failing to respect autonomy of patients

Dr. Neil Skjodt had conducted several sensitive examinations on three patients but had failed to adequately explain why the exams were being done, leaving the patients feeling vulnerable.
Which is better: hospital or community practice?

Why hospital practice may not always be the best fit for pharmacy technicians.
National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic

A joint statement from the country’s chief medical officers of health, chief coroners and chief medical examiners says 7,146 people died of opioid-related overdoses last year.

Problem solved: How does an ER doc stop comments about looking too young for the job?

New CPSBC bylaws in B.C. streamlines licensure for U.S. docs, IMGs

Federal Court approves Indian Hospitals class-action settlement

Global vaccination efforts stall, leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseases

Study scopes out whether pharmacists could acceptably provide STI services

Can fecal microbiota therapy be used as a first-line treatment for C. difﬁcile?

Credibility without competence?

Alberta doctor cleared of sexual misconduct but sanctioned for failing to respect autonomy of patients

Which is better: hospital or community practice?

National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic