Policy

Centralized surgical waitlists could actually increase rather than decrease choice for patients, CMAJ article argues
A centralized ‘single-entry’ referral system that can reduce surgical wait times is actually the more ethical option, despite concerns that such a system could limit choice for patients, according to a new commentary piece in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Proposal to explore emergency service line for Winnipeg mental health calls approved
The city’s executive policy committee approved Tuesday a motion from Mayor Scott Gillingham for his office to work with a consulting firm to outline how a proposed Winnipeg Community Response Service could work with community partners, health-system supports and the city’s 911 operations.

OMA introduces new vetting process for board elections to avoid excessively high number of candidates

These measures come after last year's elections, which saw 39 candidates vying for four vacant director positions.
Family medicine needs investment, not advertisement

With scope creep from allied professionals and colleges trying to ‘sell’ relevance, Dr. Jabir Jassam says true value isn’t proven through ads.
Parents ask Manitoba to offer insulin help for younger students in schools

Young children in some provinces get help from trained school personnel—often teaching assistants—in using their insulin pumps during the school day. But that's not the case in Manitoba.
POLL: Do professional regulators need to be reined in?

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CPSA reviewing Alberta’s ‘Peterson law,’ denies Premier Smith’s allegations of regulatory overreach

With Alberta set to curtail how regulatory bodies can discipline its members for ‘expressive conduct,’ the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta says it is reviewing the implications of the new legislation.
Doctors and child advocates say online harms against children constitute national emergency

A coalition of child advocates has called on the government to bring back the online harms bill that was introduced by former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s government but never became law.
We hear you, pharmacists; now tell us more

It’s not too late to let the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy know where you’d like to see more research and innovation in pharmacy practice.
Fact File: No ‘plan’ to ‘euthanize’ 15 million Canadians with MAID

Podcast clips recently shared on social media claim that Health Canada plans to save money by ‘euthanizing’ 15 million Canadians.

Centralized surgical waitlists could actually increase rather than decrease choice for patients, CMAJ article argues

Proposal to explore emergency service line for Winnipeg mental health calls approved

OMA introduces new vetting process for board elections to avoid excessively high number of candidates

Family medicine needs investment, not advertisement

Parents ask Manitoba to offer insulin help for younger students in schools

POLL: Do professional regulators need to be reined in?

CPSA reviewing Alberta’s ‘Peterson law,’ denies Premier Smith’s allegations of regulatory overreach

Doctors and child advocates say online harms against children constitute national emergency

We hear you, pharmacists; now tell us more

Fact File: No ‘plan’ to ‘euthanize’ 15 million Canadians with MAID