The University of Manchester found (sub. req.) that burnout was associated with a two-fold increase in odds for unsafe care and unprofessional behaviour, such as not following treatment guidelines and poor communication. It notes that the association
The federal and provincial governments signed a bilateral health deal that will see Nova Scotia get $286-million over 10 years for healthcare for youth, those who need home care or community care, and mental-health and addiction initiatives. The
Federal Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott announced $68 million in funding over three years as part of efforts to transfer control over Indigenous health programs to First Nations. The funding will be directed to Indigenous communities in
B.C's health minister announced earlier this year that doctors charging patients for publicly insured services will face fines. The provincial government says it plans to invoke fines of up to $10,000 for a first offense and $20,000 for the second
The Alberta government will provide universal coverage for PrEP - an HIV-prevention drug that is up to 99% effective at stopping the transmission of the disease - beginning Oct. 1. The generic of the medication is $250 per month, while the brand name
A Pittsburgh-based non-profit medical system is piloting a program to reimburse ambulance companies for certain calls where patients aren’t taken to hospitals as part of a new "treat-and-release" program. As part of the pilot, a non-profit health
Researchers at Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found the 2014 Mass. law requiring a 1:1 or 2:1 patient-to-nurse ICU staffing ratio hasn't led to improved patient outcomes. The researchers found only modest increases in ICU nurse
Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs says that, if he wins, he’ll go much further than the governing Liberals in rolling back a ban on chocolate milk and junk food at school fundraisers. Higgs says he will scrap the nutrition policy
N.B.-based Reframe Games has been testing its Guide video game with nine to 13-year-olds at eight clinics in the province to assess whether its effective in helping them cope with anxiety issues. It will examine the data after the trials and plans to
Telus Health is partnering with U.K.-based Babylon Health to launch a virtual care app for the Canadian market. An English version will be produced first, with a French app available by 2019. Telus Health says the app will target customers in rural