Medical Practice News

No-shows: Should patients be punished or not?

Quebec clinics try fees and other techniques to handle patients who don’t show up for appointments.
Ontario plastic surgeon resigns after marrying, hiring a patient

In addition to agreeing to resign from the college and promising never to reapply in Ontario or any other jurisdiction in Canada, Dr. Robert Stanley Richards has also been fined $6,000.
Prepping for rising cyber threats

Clinics don’t often have cybersecurity insurance, but some experts say that is a mistake.
OMA to host webinar series on closing your practice

The four-part series will cover succession planning, legal and professional obligations and more.
Mobile docs: Caring for the unhoused

From Nanaimo to Toronto, these physicians have made it their mission to provide care for patients with no fixed address.
Solve my problem: How do I deal with touchy, defensive staff member?

We appreciate your help and your colleagues will appreciate your insights!
Problem solved: I’m setting up practice. How can I make it as environmentally friendly as possible?

We asked, you answered! See what these docs have to say about greening your practice.
Alberta surgical company's fees double public costs, according to AHS documents

In a wrongful dismissal lawsuit filed last week, former AHS head Athana Mentzelopoulos alleges the premier’s then-chief of staff, Marshall Smith, repeatedly put pressure on her to sign deals with the Alberta Surgical Group.