CFPC tells feds to improve home care and child careA new report from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) shows the way for Ottawa to ramp up home care for both the sick and the young. Speakerphone fail: Doctor plays back patient phone messages within earshotDoctors, check your speakerphone etiquette. Host of intriguing concurrent sessions showcased at IEN conference Doctors often feel ignored by health officials The president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association says physicians don't get enough airtime as politicians and health officials look to rejig the system. Family Physician of the Year awards handed out today in Quebec City QUEBEC CITY | The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has announced the winners of its annual physician of the year award. Study of CME validates effectiveness, cites absence of evidence of commercial bias New VP at CPhA to focus on advocacy Glen Doucet has worked in political, governmental and non-governmental organizations for more than two decades. Shortage of rheumatologists in Kelowna and other B.C. cities: study Some communities in British Columbia are suffering from “severe” shortages of rheumatology care. Health minister says NPs need more training for prescribing narcotics Prince Edward Island Health Minister Doug Currie says nurse practitioners need more training before they will be allowed to prescribe opiates. CMPA offers social media tips for doctors The Canadian Medical Protective Association has issued some top tips for physicians getting into using social media. First Previous 443 444 445 446 447 Next Last