The federal report shows that 3.3% of all deaths in Canada in 2021 were assisted deaths. On a provincial…
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The survey’s findings reveal the important steps needed to improve quality patient care using antimicrobial drugs. It’s the first of its kind province-wide and serves as a benchmark for…
With ERs across Canada closing due to staffing issues, some paramedic groups are advocating provincial governments institute community paramedicine to take up the slack. Any patient picked up by an ambulance is brought to a hospital ER,…
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta reveals that 47% of patients in the province who received virtual care in late 2021 saw no difference in care delivery between online and in-person visits. However, 43% rate their experience with…
As provinces focus solely on recruitment and hiring, healthcare experts warn simply promising to hire more staff without a plan will result in failure. The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) believes one of the reasons behind the crunch in human…
BreakFree fracture liaison service was launched at QEH in P.E.I. and is run by an NP. It's the first program of its kind in the province for those at a higher…
Through the program, the provincial government will cover the cost of licensing fees and liability protection for eligible retired family physicians. It’ll also provide a pro-…
The Aug. survey shows 37% of Canadians were infected themselves or someone in their household was infected after restrictions lifted. In May, the same survey found that just 23% had been impacted by the virus. Nationwide, 46% of survey…
The timing to launch these new services supports concerning data related to an increase in mental health challenges amongst children and youth. Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care expanded its children and youth mental health services to…
Access to physician home visits is essential to meet the needs of those receiving palliative care and other homebound patients. In the U.S., financial incentives are driving a resurgence in these visits. This study measured physician home visit…
The Patient Connect list consisting of those waiting to be matched with a primary care provider stands at about 74,000 people - an increase of over 30,000 in a matter of months. Between Apr. 1 and June 30, nine family physicians were hired. In…
In 2000, N.B. closed some rural hospitals and as part of the restructuring, 10 new community health centres were opened, often in the old hospitals themselves where extramural care was offered. UNB researchers…
Pharmacists in Alta. are already allowed to prescribe certain medications, such as drugs for cold sores or urinary tract infections. A similar system is also coming to Ont. A B.C. pharmacist says allowing pharmacists to prescribe medication for…
As 100,000 people in N.S. are without a family doctor, one of the country’s leading healthcare experts says the solution isn't hiring more doctors. Dr. Michael Rachlis explains the number of family physicians in N.S. is almost 20% higher than the…
This is the first study to investigate the difference in gender health of Canada’s Indigenous people. The UBC Okanagan indicates that Indigenous people have the worst…
As Ont. hospitals scale back operations due to staffing shortages, the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN)…