Healthcare

Discussions have abounded about whether Canada needs to codify rights to abortive procedures. Dr. Mary Fernando spoke with a family doctor who firmly believes the best way to protect abortion rights in Canada is not move the issue into the legal domain.

Dr. Lisa Calder, CEO of the CMPA, also points out that an article by two lawyers missed an important difference between an insurer and the CMPA which is a “mutual defence organization.”

Immunizers will need extra training in pediatric injections.

'I prescribe meds...I can also choose not to prescribe them,' Shawna Harris tweeted shortly after Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Chronic genitopelvic pain, defined as pain in the genital and/or pelvic region lasting three months or more, affects up to 27% of people.

Danielle Maness has squeezed the hands of hundreds of anxious patients lying on tables in the procedure room, now empty.

Had he conducted the proper diagnostics, Dr. Gérald W. Stanimir would have concluded something other than vaginal dryness, said the Collège des médecins du Québec.

More shipments of specialty baby formulas are expected soon, according to Health Canada, but shortages will continue throughout the summer.