Steps we can take to improve access to family medicineWith Canada spending $186.5 billion a year on health, why are there barriers to timely care? Canada has the second-lowest number of doctors per capita of the 11 high-income OECD countries. College tells Manitoba doctors virtual-only medicine 'not an acceptable standard'Some specialists say they're seeing patients with health issues that could have been resolved by their family doctor had they been seen in person. Anishinaabe physics student builds microwave device she hopes will aid early breast cancer detection in remote areas The device is cylindrical, holding several antennas, each with a unique power supply. OMA releases action plan to tackle problems specific to healthcare in northern Ontario The plan's 12 recommendations cover action items tackling a wide variety of issues specific to the region. Saskatchewan considering next stage of triage plan amid COVID-19 crisis Who else – other than FPs – can they blame, Melissa? Dr. Jabir Jassam was heavily moved by an item from Dr. Melissa Yuan-Innes titled: “Stop blaming family doctors.” Here is his response. Lyme carditis: Things can get complicated when Lyme disease affects heart function Approximately 5-to-10% of patients presenting to family doctors’ clinics or emergency departments with symptoms of Lyme disease may develop Lyme carditis. Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer wept as he presented latest COVID-19 modelling Pharmacist turned health coach took a leap to help patients This hospital pharmacist was itching to do more to help people take control of their health so she started her own business Financial support for new FPs: Newfoundland and Labrador announce initiatives to enhance primary care First Previous 100 101 102 103 104 Next Last
