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The province says couples will not be separated and that religious, ethnic and language preferences will be respected.

Staying on top of incentive codes and watching patients’ outside use are key for rostered patients.

Beta Therapeutics isn't the first in the province to go this route. A family physician at another clinic, Perpetual Health Centre, is charging new patients $125 a month starting Nov. 1.

The new program will offer governments and other stakeholders more information about the long-term effectiveness and safety of drugs on the market.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia rejected Dr. Franklyn Vincent's assertion that a letter he wrote a patient's lawyer revealing "shocking information" about the patient's condition was merely intended to correct inaccuracies.

Getting access to these emergency measures in the short time frame in which they would be effective may not be realistic for someone who has just been assaulted.

Adjusting for demographics and hours/weeks of work, we found that on average female physicians earn about 9% less than their male counterparts, finds health economist Boris Kralj.

New licensing pathway includes an orientation program for IMGs new to practicing in the province.