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Doctors report false health information, lack of health data sharing put patient care at risk

Canada’s doctors are concerned that false health information and disconnected health systems are putting patient care at risk. In the latest edition of Physician Pulse, a joint sur...

Doctors report false health information, lack of health data sharing put patient care at risk

Canada’s doctors are concerned that false health information and disconnected health systems are putting patient care at risk. In the latest edition of Physician Pulse, a joint sur...

Med records are digital, but sadly unconnected: study

CALGARY – A new study out of the University of Calgary, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal , found that nearly all Canadian physicians use electronic health reco...

Join Clinicians and Researchers at MaRS Discovery District for Avicanna’s 6th Annual Medical Symposium on Cannabinoid-ba...

Nearly 10% of Canadians report using cannabis for medical purposes, yet only 18% do so with a medical authorization and the support of a healthcare provider. This gap underscores a...

Another man has died while waiting for care at hospital: Alberta Medical Association

The Alberta Medical Association says another patient has died while waiting for treatment at a major hospital, renewing concerns about health-care pressures.

EDITORIAL: Strong medicine for what ails health care

Canadian provinces give hospitals an annual budget to care for patients, a model that doesn’t provide any incentive to treat more patients faster

Cancer clinicians call for three actions Canada’s health systems should take to improve cancer care

April Cancer Awareness Month a good time for concrete action The Cancer Clinician Advocacy Forum (CCAF) has three concrete suggestions during Cancer Awareness Month in April for ac...

Another man has died while waiting for care at hospital: Alberta Medical Association

EDMONTON — The Alberta Medical Association says another patient has died while waiting for care at a hospital, as the province’s health agency investigates the case. AMA President...

Gender-care doctor says medically ‘transitioning’ minors should be reconsidered

Canadian Dr. Karine Khatchadourian said 'we’re changing trajectories' based on unconvincing and limited data, and with too few mental health assessments by psychologists or psychia...

Deprescribing medications in older adults: What the data reveals about safer care

HN Summary • Older adults in Canada face growing risks from polypharmacy, with many taking 10 or more medications annually and higher exposure to high-risk drugs in long-term care...

One-fifth of pregnant people aren’t properly screened for syphilis

According to new research in CMAJ, 1 in 5 pregnant people in Ontario did not receive timely syphilis screening, which is critical for preventing syphilis infection in newborns (Can...

Retraction: Medical Emergency Resource Allocation Model in Large-Scale Emergencies Based on Artificial Intelligence: Alg...

New Canadian recommendations aim to make screening for alcohol misuse easier

An update to Canadian guidance on screening for high-risk drinking and alcohol use provides streamlined recommendations in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) that authors...

Health info management in BC: a journey to computer-assisted coding

British Columbia’s Health Information Management (HIM) program is a lower mainland consolidated (LMC) service, supporting Providence Health Care, Provincial Health Services Authori...

Doctors concerned as Alberta moves to fast‑track medical tests without referrals

Alberta’s plan to fast‑track diagnostic tests without doctor referrals is drawing concern from physicians, who warn it could strain the system and lead to harmful follow‑up care.

Administrative Workload per Patient Visit for Family Physicians in Canada Rises Sharply Over 11 Years

Over the past decade, the administrative workload of family physicians in Canada has surged dramatically, presenting significant challenges to the healthcare system and the well-be...

Canadian doctors won't treat American trans patients — and here's why

It looks like the Trump administration's anti-trans bullshit has drifted north. According to the Canadian Broadcast Corporation, the student health clinic at McGill University has...

Retraction: Treatment of Left Ventricular Circulation Disorder: Application of Echocardiography Information Data Monitor...

The Impact of Electronic Health Records on Family Physicians During Simulated Virtual Encounters: Exploratory Mixed Meth...

Background: This exploratory study investigated the impact of computer use on physician performance during clinical simulations. Standardized patient (SP) scenarios used in family...

Retraction: Medical Data Feature Learning Based on Probability and Depth Learning Mining: Model Development and Validati...

Evaluating the credibility of major medical journals today

In recent months, a heated debate has emerged about the credibility of major medical journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Assoc...

Implementing cross-agency care coordination case management solutions

Canada’s Connected Care for Canadians Act (Bill S5) reinforces expectations for interoperability and vendor alignment, but success will be in the operational details: standardized...

Recent Annals of Internal Medicine articles clinicians should be aware of

SAN FRANCISCO — A speaker at ACP’s Internal Medicine Meeting discussed several articles recently published in Annals of Internal Medicine that are of particular relevance to primar...

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