Many years ago, a professor at Dalhousie University told Dr. George Burden, a former writer for this magazine, an apocryphal story about Sir William Osler that had been passed down like an old rumour or a running joke.
British Columbia's health minister says a judge's decision against a surgeon advocating for patients' rights to pay for private medical care highlights the significant role of the public health-care system as a cornerstone of Canada's identity. "Our defence in the case was successful in its entirety,'' Adrian Dix said Thursday.
Dr. Isabelle Tremblay pleaded guilty to showing up for work under the effects of alcohol on numerous occasions. Determined to cure her drug problem, she also signed a pledge comprising several measures to avoid relapses when she returns to practice after her eight months.
