The European Commission is seeking public input on transformation of health and care in the Digital Single Market. The consultation is focused on the need for policy measures to promote digital innovation. The commission is seeking comments from
Speaking at the AGM of the Canadian Medical Association, federal health minister Jane Philpott focused on the need for doctors to play a more active role in improving the health of vulnerable sectors of society. She pointed to Indigenous peoples and
A study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) contends the global incidence of fetal alcohol syndrome disorder (FASD) is nearly eight out of every 1,000 children. Furthermore, it estimates that one in 13 women who consumed alcohol at
A study in the European Heart Journal finds that even if a person has healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels, being overweight or obese is still associated with a higher risk of coronary heart disease. The analysis of more than
Ontario's William Osler Health System has redesigned its discharge process to eliminate ethical errors and align more fully with the Health Care Consent Act (HCCA) and the Public Hospitals Act (PHA). To address the number of alternate level of care
A report by the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network finds that between Jan. 2015 and Mar. 2017, the volume of opioids prescribed in the province fell by 18%. This despite the fact that the number of Ontarians receiving the painkillers remained
Medimap.ca, which lists wait times at walk-in clinics, has expanded to Saskatoon. The free service currently lists wait times for 14 of the 19 clinics in the city, and notes whether any have closed early. It's updated by clinic staff every 30 minutes
Twenty Manitoba pharmacies are participating in a year-long pilot program to anonymously track dispensing errors. The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba describes the effort as the first phase in a plan to implement a province-wide system. Currently
The Institute for Health Improvement's report, Patient Safety in the Home: Assessment of Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities, explores the growing scope of care at home and the safety precautions and concerns that must be addressed as a result
The Canadian Medical Association contends the healthcare system needs to be redesigned to meet the needs of a growing senior population. It advocates a pan-Canadian strategy to address the complex and chronic conditions seniors face. Saying