Patient Compliance

Calgary neurologist pleads guilty to dozens of assaults dating back to 1980s
A retired neurologist has admitted in court to sexually assaulting 28 female patients over three decades. Dr. Keith Hoyte, 71, pleaded guilty to 28 counts as his trial was to begin Monday in Calgary. Two counts were stayed because they were melded into charges involving the same victims.
New frailty index may help determine adverse outcomes in older patients after hospital discharge
A new frailty index shows promise in determining how acute illness affects functional ability in older patients admitted to hospital, according to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) co-led by researchers from Dalhousie University, Canada, and University College London (UCL), United Kingdom.

Doctors’ existential crisis
Cannabis edibles present novel health risks

With the recent legalization of cannabis edibles in Canada, physicians and the public must be aware of the novel risks of cannabis edibles, argue authors in a commentary in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
When did we forget about palliative care?

The need for quality palliative care is overwhelming. In 2014/15, just under half of all patients (47.9%) began receiving palliative care in their last month of life. Nearly two-thirds (64.9%) died in hospital.
MS drug fingolimod now contraindicated during pregnancy

Pregnancy test now required before starting treatment and periodically during therapy
Quebec raises legal age for cannabis to 21, the strictest in the country

Policy experts suggest restricting legal access to the drug for the segment of the population most likely to use the drug will not have the intended effect
Bill to keep couples together in Ontario's long term care passes key stage

The private member's bill passed second reading in December with rare unanimous support from the Progressive Conservatives
'Significant changes:' Alberta eyeing major reforms to health system in 2020

Alberta's medical system is getting prepped for some major surgery in 2020, and Health Minister Tyler Shandro says it starts in about two weeks with the release of a report expected to be the blueprint for change.
LifeLabs facing proposed class action over data breach affecting up to 15M clients

The company has been accused of negligence, breach of contract and violating their customers' confidence as well as privacy and consumer protection laws

Calgary neurologist pleads guilty to dozens of assaults dating back to 1980s

New frailty index may help determine adverse outcomes in older patients after hospital discharge

Doctors’ existential crisis

Cannabis edibles present novel health risks

When did we forget about palliative care?

MS drug fingolimod now contraindicated during pregnancy

Quebec raises legal age for cannabis to 21, the strictest in the country

Bill to keep couples together in Ontario's long term care passes key stage

'Significant changes:' Alberta eyeing major reforms to health system in 2020

LifeLabs facing proposed class action over data breach affecting up to 15M clients