Dr. Linda LeBlanc conducted an informal survey with doctors in N.B. and elsewhere which showed they had between 25% and 80% no-show rates at their clinics and practices. The highest rates were from psychiatrists. One Moncton surgeon said that out of
A $1.3 million investment, over four years, will be provided to First Link, which connects individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and their families, to supports and services throughout the progression of the disease. The
The healthcare agency’s initiative includes phoning patients on wait lists in Calgary over the next few months to update them on their status in the wait list. Patients will be asked to confirm their identity by providing their health number and
A children’s advocate says young people aren’t seen as equal to adults and aren’t valued in the same way in that setting. Children First in Canada found the number one threat to children is unintentional and preventable injury such as falls, sports
Most Canadians caught COVID-19 since Omicron and its subvariants triggered waves of infection this year - with estimates suggesting almost two-thirds of the population had it. The study found more than 60% of the overall population had antibodies
The health network will review its sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) program after a Fredericton woman went to a Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital’s ED for a sexual assault forensic examination and was told to schedule an appointment for the
N.B. had the third-highest rate of LTC residents being prescribed these tranquillizers without a psychosis diagnosis in 2020-21. CIHI shows 30% of N.B. nursing home residents (the national average is 22%) were given antipsychotic medication without a
Nova Scotia Health is sharing evidence-based practice with clinicians and promoting discourse that includes their clinical realities as the catalyst to making changes to improve outcomes for all. To accomplish this, Nova Scotia Health, Doctors Nova
Mental health organisations in the province heard a clear call for youth-focused suicide bereavement support. The Edmonton branch of the CMHA will offer online suicide grief support groups for people aged 12 to 25. The program will fill a gap in
These quality standards are used by the province’s healthcare systems to guide opportunities for improvement. The standards include future-focused statements and indicators to measure progress and lead to better health outcomes. The province’s