A number of studies have documented how use of EMRs and hospital point-of-care systems have contributed to physician burnout due to the requirements for additional documentation and record-keeping. Now an OMA task force report has tackled the issue.
Dr. Jabir Jassam continues his series examining challenging interactions he, as an FP, has had with other healthcare professionals. This week he writes about receiving a consult note from a specialist that made him wonder: "Is this a consult letter or an insult letter?"
Some argue that the Canadian Medical Association governance changes being voted on Sunday are a “threat to democracy” at the CMA. But Drs Charissa Patricelli, Gigi Osler and Clover Hemans of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada say that the changes are bold and threaten the status quo, not democracy.
My colleagues said: “It’s like being in an abusive relationship.” “Medical school is traumatic.” I thought, 'Yeah, I guess so,' and moved on. Then two things happened.
COVID-19 premature deaths represent many person-years of government pensions that no longer must be paid out. What will governments do with the savings?
Dr. Granger Avery, a past-president of the Canadian Medical Association, outlines the concerns he and colleagues have that the changes members of the CMA are being asked to vote on this Sunday will permanently make the CMA less democratic.
We’ve read recent expert commentaries about dealing with COVID-19 that mention paying attention to indoor ventilation. But rarely do these specify what exactly can and should be done in our existing hospital buildings.
