The report states that at least 1,460 Canadians have died from opioid-related overdoses in the first half of 2017, a number that's expected to rise, as not all provinces have reported data for the period. Based on figures reported by the other
The Chief Nursing Officer for England issued a winter framework to help nursing staff ensure patients don’t spend any time longer than they need to in hospital, particularly over the busy winter period. The framework emphasizes maximizing the use of
The Ontario Government claims the expansion of its Rapid Access Clinics across the province will provide better care access for residents suffering from hip, knee or lower back pain. The establishment of the clinics follows a pilot program in which
San Francisco Health Network began to pilot the email system in 2014. Results showed 53% of those in the pilot visited a primary care physician within a week of discharge by 2015, while 38% of the control group did the same. The study also found 58%
In a position statement, the College of Family Physicians of Canada contends that EHR vendors shouldn't be allowed to charge high fees for data for third-party networks. They note that earlier this year, some vendors indicated that research networks
The Alberta Government's dementia strategy is designed to better educate the public about the illness and improve the primary care system's ability to manage patients. Among the recommendations are: Improving respite care services for caregivers
Manitoba's premier wouldn't rule out closing some rural hospitals in the province to save healthcare costs but hinted the facilities may be repurposed instead. Pointing to an aging demographic and shrinking rural populations, Brian Pallister says
Oak Bay's Mayor's Task Force on Community Engagement will deliver public forums and report back to council with a final report including public feedback. Discussion around public engagement at a September council meeting in the B.C. municipality
A team comprised of a mental health clinician, two nurses and two student outreach workers is supporting the needs of students and their parents at two families of schools in western P.E.I. Health PEI says 130 students have accessed the service
A government report found out-of-pocket expenses to medical and dental patients accounted for 20% of all healthcare spending in Australia, disadvantaging low income earners, chronic disease sufferers, the elderly and people in rural areas. The