Health Policy News

The annual awards, adjudicated by panels of physician judges, support Canadian physician voices, contributions to community and practice innovation. Nominations close May 22.

Primary Health Minister Adriana LaGrange introduced a bill Monday that, if passed, will allow for rules to fast-track some medical tests without a referral from a health practitioner.

Dr. Bonnie Henry made the comment as the province marks the 10th anniversary on Tuesday of the declaration of a health emergency over the toxic drug crisis, which has killed more than 18,000 people since then.

Proposed changes would allow pharmacists to prescribe contraceptive pills, patches and vaginal rings.

Physicians who have a permanent address in the province will automatically receive the benefit, the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association says

Globe and Mail’s André Picard argues it is a good thing to do away with this ‘boneheaded move.’

The president of the union’s call follows a stabbing last week in the emergency department at Edmonton’s Royal Alexandra Hospital that left a 42-year-old man requiring treatment for life-threatening injuries.

AI-enabled clinical decision support is a growing market—and it shows promise—but key concerns may need to be addressed before rollout.