Healthcare

I do consultant work in sexual medicine for Southern Alberta. I can state without hesitation that the medical knowledge base of my patients regarding sex is NOT great.

Neither ‘primary care provider’ nor GP reflect the broad scope and significance of the work FPs do.

As several provinces get rid of their existing COVID-19 vaccine supplies to make way for updated shots expected in the fall, pharmacists and some doctors say the move raises questions about gaps in vaccine access and government messaging.

The firms that are overdue for safety and quality inspections represent about 42% of the 4,700 plants that are currently registered to produce drugs for the U.S.

Fortunately, the tick season will soon be over. A case from Dr. Robert Dickson’s clinic illustrates why this will be helpful.

The government’s actions have had detrimental effects on healthcare and public safety. These concerns are not abstract; they directly impact my day-to-day medical practice and the patients I serve.

A spokesman for the provincial health officer says B.C. residents are encouraged to wait for the updated COVID vaccines if possible, but people can still get last season’s shots if they need them.

The group representing the country’s physicians says in a statement that it will livestream the apology ceremony taking place in Victoria on Sept. 18.