Patient Compliance

Reflections on gratitude and the unexpected
Accept rather than resist the unexpected—that's the lesson that came to Dr. Ginevra Mills on a beach in February.
Vaccine policies 'no longer necessary,' Ontario top doc wants to remove them March 1
Dr. Kieran Moore says he's reviewing letters of instruction sent last year to various sectors including hospitals and post-secondary institutions, which required that they develop immunization policies.

Doctor ordered pregnancy and urinalysis tests without telling patients

Saskatoon physician Dr. Laura Tanyi-Remarck has been suspended for two months and ordered to pay close to $31,000 in hearing costs.
Cardiologist charged with sexual assault in 2012 consultation

Dr. Michael Stephen Connelly, who worked in Calgary, has withdrawn from practice.
A deep dive into the OMA's proposed plan to embrace ambulatory surgery centres in Ontario

The OMA is proposing a model that would move non-acute surgeries to Integrated Ambulatory Centres.
Doctor who failed to consider possible cancer diagnosis ordered to pay $125,000 in damages and cost

While a B.C. judge ruled Dr. Herbert C.Y. Chang was negligent, she found him not liable for the patient's 'bleak' prognosis.
The price and promise of the pandemic

New opportunities for expanded care have raised the profile—and importance—of community pharmacists. But at what cost?
Young Leader in Pharmacy Sandy Faheim: "As the world changes, we will continue to evolve and adapt."

When I collaborate with others, I find I can make the biggest difference and that drives me. There's something truly empowering about working with others to improve patient outcomes.
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine gets approval for use in Canada

The vaccine, which is protein-based, is the first of its kind to get approval in the country.
Poll: How much do you charge for lawyer’s letters?

Take our weekly physician poll and see what you colleagues say about this topic.
Ontario hospitals keeping mandatory vaccination for staff, some for visitors

Premier Doug Ford declined last year to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff at hospitals—though only one hospital was opposed to it - but many put their own policies in place.
How long does protection last after three doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine?

Study examines vaccine effectiveness among U.S. adults after two and three doses of vaccine during periods of Delta and Omicron variant predominance.

Reflections on gratitude and the unexpected

Vaccine policies 'no longer necessary,' Ontario top doc wants to remove them March 1

Doctor ordered pregnancy and urinalysis tests without telling patients

Cardiologist charged with sexual assault in 2012 consultation

A deep dive into the OMA's proposed plan to embrace ambulatory surgery centres in Ontario

Doctor who failed to consider possible cancer diagnosis ordered to pay $125,000 in damages and cost

The price and promise of the pandemic

Young Leader in Pharmacy Sandy Faheim: "As the world changes, we will continue to evolve and adapt."

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine gets approval for use in Canada

Poll: How much do you charge for lawyer’s letters?

Ontario hospitals keeping mandatory vaccination for staff, some for visitors

How long does protection last after three doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine?