Deriving lessons from different countries on private health insurance challenging, health economist testifies Doctors can’t agree on disability assessmentsGlobal research review finds high variation in judgments NBMS report calls for paved shoulders, ‘pop tax’ and mandatory home economics classes to improve health of New Brunswickers In Brief: Pharmacists need support to reduce errors, says CPhA leader Chair calls for national error reporting, e-prescribing to improve patient safety. Vancouver council debates where to spend opioid crisis tax dollars Illicit drug overdoses claimed 215 people in city last year. MAID could save the Canadian health system up to $140 million per year An analysis found that even if 100% of eligible patients choose to end their lives within one month of their natural death, it will have a huge impact on costs Canadian study shows asthma often misdiagnosed or goes into remission in adults One-third of adults with recently diagnosed asthma can be safely tapered off asthma meds. Doctors warn of dangers of smartphone-integrated infant physiologic monitors Home devices aimed at parents have no medical indications for their use Hospital clinic kept open by specialists paying for clerical staff, orthopedic surgeon testifies How can I do a better job of staying on time? In Brief: Abortion pill makes Canadian debut A few dozen doctors and pharmacists have taken the required training to prescribe and distribute the drug. Saskatchewan is selling healthcare as a status symbol First Previous 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 Next Last