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Ontario auditor general finds province not properly overseeing doctor billings
Shelley Spence says in a series of health-related audits released Dec. 2 as part of her annual report that the Ministry of Health’s system that doctors use to bill OHIP for services provided to patients has limited ability to flag high-risk billings.
N.B. government announces St. Stephen collaborative care clinic
Dr. Wael Saber will tell you that patients visiting the access clinic at the Charlotte County Wellness Centre—a clinic specifically designed to divert patients from the emergency room—have pleaded with him to become their full-time doctor.

‘Win-win-win’: Should medical students play a bigger role in our healthcare system?

A new analysis suggests healthcare systems could benefit greatly with the introduction of a medical student resident assistant role—a paid assistantship program to bridge the gap between medical school graduates and young physicians.
The Doctor’s Lawyer: Fighting a sexual abuse charge—part 2

Is accidental contact an act of professional misconduct? The CPSO suggests it is – but the tribunal hasn’t agreed.
10 takeaways from WHO guidance on AI in healthcare

CMA providing a resource for Canadian doctors about the recommendations.
AI bot sends confidential info out after recording doctors’ meeting: IPC

An ex-employee's Otter.ai tool automatically recorded and distributed sensitive patient data.
Self-reported shortness of breath during hospital stay associated with higher odds of mortality

Study findings support the practice of asking patients about dyspnea while in hospital.
When complaints shape careers

A Q&A with Dr. Catherine Pound on new CMPA research on complaints against residents.
Majority of physicians in Alberta, Quebec feeling disrespected amid recent legislation: CMA poll

Of the respondents from Alberta, 76% answered ‘not really’ or ‘not at all’ when asked about whether they feel respected and trusted by governments. In Quebec, the figure was 84%.
Maya, 17, got mental health records by FOI, then killed herself. Her mom wants reform

‘Bottom line: Maya may still be here today if she had not received that report.’
Alberta officially tables bill to allow doctors to toggle between public and private pay for surgeries

Premier Danielle Smith’s government previously suggested family doctors would be eligible, but they’re not included in the proposed legislation.
CPSA reviewing Alberta’s ‘Peterson law,’ denies Premier Smith’s allegations of regulatory overreach

With Alberta set to curtail how regulatory bodies can discipline its members for ‘expressive conduct,’ the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta says it is reviewing the implications of the new legislation.

Ontario auditor general finds province not properly overseeing doctor billings

N.B. government announces St. Stephen collaborative care clinic

‘Win-win-win’: Should medical students play a bigger role in our healthcare system?

The Doctor’s Lawyer: Fighting a sexual abuse charge—part 2

10 takeaways from WHO guidance on AI in healthcare

AI bot sends confidential info out after recording doctors’ meeting: IPC

Self-reported shortness of breath during hospital stay associated with higher odds of mortality

When complaints shape careers

Majority of physicians in Alberta, Quebec feeling disrespected amid recent legislation: CMA poll

Maya, 17, got mental health records by FOI, then killed herself. Her mom wants reform

Alberta officially tables bill to allow doctors to toggle between public and private pay for surgeries

CPSA reviewing Alberta’s ‘Peterson law,’ denies Premier Smith’s allegations of regulatory overreach

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