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Young Leader in Pharmacy John Lee: Young leaders are innovative – and that's how we pave the way for change
Young leaders are innovative – and that's the way we pave the way for change. Understanding that the pharmacy profession and landscape is changing more than ever, young leaders are identifying new avenues and solutions to continue providing value to patients and the healthcare system.
Do the math: Doctor billed for almost 51,000 tests in 4 years but had only 4,800 corresponding test supplies
A doctor never performed thousands of tests he billed for, according to the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal, which said he even claimed drug screening on patients as young as nine and multiple pregnancy tests for a patient who wasn't sexually active.
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Would Sweden's medical malpractice system work in Canada?

Sweden's healthcare system is often listed among the Top 5 in the world, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have its problems.
Why I’m going to vote ‘yes’ to the PPSA

If Ontario doctors reject the proposed fee deal, all the evidence suggests arbitration is going to force the same deal through – but six months later, says Dr. Sohail Gandhi.
Sharing is caring: Atlantic premiers talk single licensing system for healthcare workers, helping patients get care in neighbouring provinces

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey—a physician himself—said there was 'no reason' a healthcare workers licensed in one part of the country should be unable to practise in another.
Flood of physician retirements a concern for the CMQ

In just two years, the number of Quebec doctors who've hung up their lab coats has doubled—a situation that could be explained by pandemic fatigue observed among these health professionals.
Cancel the cancellation: Internet pharmacy entrepreneur gets back his licence

Once the owner of the world's biggest international pharmacy business, Kristjan Thorkelson, is currently serving a five-year probation sentence as part of a plea deal with the U.S. District Attorney.
Navigating purgatory with Ontario's proposed fee deal

Dr. Sharadindu Rai argues the lack of a clear 'yes' or 'no' means the perceived concerns and benefits of the PPSA vary greatly from one physician to another.
Doctor hits back against $6 million lawsuit alleging forced sterilization

Dr. Andrew Kotaska wants the Northwest Territories Supreme Court to dismiss the lawsuit and award him costs on 'an elevated scale,' citing 'malicious and untrue allegations of racial bias' in the claim filed by a patient from Tuktoyaktuk.
Newfoundland and Labrador kicks off two financial incentive programs to attract family docs

The two programs require FPs to sign return-in-service agreements.

Young Leader in Pharmacy John Lee: Young leaders are innovative – and that's how we pave the way for change

Do the math: Doctor billed for almost 51,000 tests in 4 years but had only 4,800 corresponding test supplies

Would Sweden's medical malpractice system work in Canada?

Why I’m going to vote ‘yes’ to the PPSA

Sharing is caring: Atlantic premiers talk single licensing system for healthcare workers, helping patients get care in neighbouring provinces

Flood of physician retirements a concern for the CMQ

Cancel the cancellation: Internet pharmacy entrepreneur gets back his licence

Navigating purgatory with Ontario's proposed fee deal

Doctor hits back against $6 million lawsuit alleging forced sterilization

Newfoundland and Labrador kicks off two financial incentive programs to attract family docs