Patient Compliance

The doctor failed to respond to a call for nearly three hours, while one of his patients was in distress

Research has shown that U.S. states with legalized medical cannabis saw 25% fewer opioid-related deaths than states where it remained illegal

This week I was presented with an interesting and puzzling hand and wrist rash. It was bilateral, patchy, somewhat symmetrical, slightly itchy, slightly scaly, with no raised border.

The B.C.-based chain has apologized for the human error and says it will pay the family's medical costs

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Chief Marcel Moody said cancer patients and other First Nations people are being forced to take long bus rides for medical help

Pharmacists must supply warning sticker and patient information sheet when dispensing most prescription opioids

The move has left several doctors scrambling and will force 1,700 patients to seek care elsewhere