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No recollection: How a doctor's lapse of memory led to a patient’s deterioration and a three-month suspension
'I was convinced that I had not been informed of this discovery . . . however, I was wrong . . . I even acknowledged receipt,’ Dr. Issam Saliba, who received two suspensions of three and two months—to be served at the same time—told the Collège des médecins du Québec.
Manitoba CMA members nominate next president-elect
If ratified, their nomination will become president in May 2024.

‘Abusive is an understatement’: Pharmacists angered by Ontario’s plan to clawback payments for another year

‘There are ways to come up with better solutions, and it should not come from the bottom line of pharmacies,’ Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, told Pharmacy Practice + Business.
Duclos warns provinces to stop letting patients be charged for virtual healthcare

In a letter sent on Thursday, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos warned his provincial and territorial counterparts that medically necessary services are covered by the Canada Health Act, even if they are provided online or by phone.
Family of Manitoba woman who died after aborted medical flight sues province

The family of a woman who died during the COVID-19 pandemic is suing the Manitoba government and health agencies, alleging that cuts to healthcare and improper medical decisions contributed to her death.
Law delaying expansion of assisted dying regime to March 2024 passes

The expansion, which was originally slated for March 17, would include people whose sole underlying condition is a mental disorder.
Ottawa claws back $82M from health transfers to 8 provinces charging private fees

Eight provinces will see reductions in their next health transfer from the federal government over fees charged to patients in 2020 and 2021.
The (pharmacy) funny pages: Nah, the pandemic didn't affect my mental health. Not one bit!

A recent study suggested that—on a total population level, anyway—the pandemic hasn't had that significant an impact on our mental health. People took to social media to, shall we say, disagree . . .
The (medical) funny pages: Nah, the pandemic didn't affect my mental health. Not one bit!

A recent study suggested that—on a total population level, anyway—the pandemic hasn't had that significant an impact on our mental health. People took to social media to, shall we say, disagree . . .
Three Ontario hospitals performing pilot project for children and youth with complex needs

The program is intended to connect families to a team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, social workers and behavioural consultants.

No recollection: How a doctor's lapse of memory led to a patient’s deterioration and a three-month suspension

Manitoba CMA members nominate next president-elect

‘Abusive is an understatement’: Pharmacists angered by Ontario’s plan to clawback payments for another year

Duclos warns provinces to stop letting patients be charged for virtual healthcare

Family of Manitoba woman who died after aborted medical flight sues province

Law delaying expansion of assisted dying regime to March 2024 passes

Ottawa claws back $82M from health transfers to 8 provinces charging private fees

The (pharmacy) funny pages: Nah, the pandemic didn't affect my mental health. Not one bit!

The (medical) funny pages: Nah, the pandemic didn't affect my mental health. Not one bit!

Three Ontario hospitals performing pilot project for children and youth with complex needs

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