According to Canadian Blood Services, the demand for immunoglobulin is rising every year, but 70% of Canada’s supply comes from international sources—mostly the U.S.
What do I want in a healthcare system? I think everyone has different priorities, based on age, lifestyle and expectations. My list might include the following.
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.
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.
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.
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.
