One in five Ontario ER patients needed a family doctor, not urgent care: auditor Nick Stavropoulos has released an annual report that focuses on 12 value-for-money audits. B.C. says 578 foreign educated nurses registered in 2023, doubling intakeThe first yearly update on B.C.’s health human resources strategy says 578 internationally educated nurses became fully registered in the province in 2023 compared with 288 in 2022. Antibiotic resistance linked to malnutrition in Canadian study Deficiencies in certain micronutrients lead to significant changes in the gut microbiota that could promote antibiotic resistance. Health Canada authorizes updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine targeting XBB variant The new vaccine is called Nuvaxovid and is approved for people 12 years of age and over. B.C. doctors get pay hike for contraceptive care New fees come after demand for certain services increased thanks to the province's free contraception program. CanMEDS framework undergoes renewal amid calls for equity and inclusion Physician organizations seek input for the next iteration of CanMEDS, the globally renowned competency framework, slated for release in 2025. A palliative care crisis There is no easy solution to shortage of end-of-life care in smaller communities Bridging language gaps in palliative care and birth The case for professional medical interpreters—and family members. Starts and stops We asked doctors who are retiring and those just starting out the same three questions. Editorial: The Beginnings & Endings Issue Starts and stops. Birth and deaths. Coverage from the bookends of life. First Previous 161 162 163 164 165 Next Last
