Do you sometimes slip into ‘essentially placebo treatment’ as a way to manage patient expectations?A new study explores how 'essentially placebo' treatments raise questions about the transparency and trust that underpin the doctor-patient relationship. How patient expectations shape physician incomePay disparities related to gender, race and immigration status persist among Canadian doctors and are tied to physician responses to patient expectations. Saskatchewan expanding pharmacy strep testing program The pilot project launched earlier this year and will now expand to 11 more pharmacies. CFPC members reject automatic inflation-linked dues hike at annual meeting Two-thirds vote down proposal to increase fees in perpetuity. From aloof oligarchy to professional partner: 10 motions for CFPC reform How a hundred-year-old theory explains today's governance crisis. Case report: Contagious? At his walk-in, Dr. Robert Dickson comes across a rather uncommon (especially in the age group) case of a rash. Evolving Allergic Rhinitis Care: Adapting to New Pharmacy Practices and Clinical Guidelines New CIHI data shows second consecutive decrease in doctors per capita Released on Thursday, the CIHI numbers show that the number of family physicians per 100,000 people in Canada decreased to 119 in 2024. In 2023, the number was 120 and in 2022, it was 124. Case report: Spider bite Several important lessons were underscored by a visit for a simple spider bite. Halloween night in a Canadian ER Dr. John Crosby recounts spending Halloween at the emergency department in what he describes as the scariest night of his 78-year career. First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last
