B.C.’s medical services agency asked for an injunction against Harrison Healthcare, alleging that the company, which has clinics in Vancouver and Calgary, is charging patients for bundled health services covered under the public healthcare system in
With many remote or rural communities facing staffing shortages that lead to temporary ED closures, rural emergency physicians believe knowing peer support’s available can help retain doctors. In B.C., the support program’s taking it one step further
Group A streptococcus (iGAS) is usually known for milder illnesses like strep throat or scarlet fever, which are typically treated with antibiotics. When bacteria enter the blood or deep tissue, people can develop more invasive, life-threatening
Researchers may have found a reason why healthcare settings were seeing an uptick in healthcare-associated infections during the pandemic. U.S. research shows COVID-19 patients are uniquely susceptible to new infections while receiving care at a
These projects vary across the health authority sites because of the differences between the hospitals. One of the 12 ongoing projects is an offload delay initiative at The Moncton Hospital. As part of the project, team leads are assessing patients
Les infirmières font face à des niveaux de fatigue importants en raison du manque de personnel, des horaires difficiles et de la surcharge de travail. Cette étude (anglais seul.) a conclu que passer quelques dizaines de minutes dans une salle
The provincial government believes virtual outpatient treatment provides a more flexible option for people who have work, school and family responsibilities while receiving treatment. Participants go through at least nine hours per week of structured
The potential change in would give police, as well as the family members or legal guardians of drug users, rights to refer adults and youth to involuntary treatment if they pose risks to themselves or others. The legislation would be the first
In response to a wave of violent crime, the province will spend $5 million over three years on a specialized health team embedded within Calgary police to deliver in-person medical care and counselling services. The program will include placing
The study’s the first to compare the use of mental health services by physicians and the general public before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ICES research shows Ont. physicians might have struggled with their mental health to a greater extent