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What Alberta's public-private doctor plan could mean for insurance, physician burnout, nurses and more
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to allow physicians to dabble both in the public and private systems at the same time would be a Canadian first, and has drawn mixed reaction from critics and supporters alike. It has also prompted a number of questions. Source link
Making a health-care complaint is tough. These tips can make the difference
For many Canadians, their experience with the health-care system is difficult or uncomfortable but it feels futile to complain. An Ontario doctor and health-care mediator has tips to successfully navigate the complaints sytem and potentially improve care for others. Source link
‘I would not have made it out’: Why online spaces matter for 2SLGBTQ+ youth
As countries around the world move to ban social media for children under 16, with Nova Scotia and Quebec considering similar legislation, some 2SLGBTQ+ youth say that restricting online access could cut them off from vital communities that allow for identity exploration and support. Source link
ByHeart baby formula recalled in Canada as infant botulism cases in U.S. climb
Canadian officials are warning the public not to consume recalled ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula because it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum tied to infant illnesses in the U.S. Source link
Roughly 500,000 Canadians left ERs before seeing a doctor last year, data shows
About half a million people left emergency departments across Canada before being seen by a doctor last year, according to data analysis by CBC’s Marketplace. Source link
What's the best way to improve access to psychologists in Canada?
The number of hours needed to start working as a psychologist seeing patients in Ontario could be slashed under proposed changes aimed at boosting the province’s supply of the health professionals. Source link
Study links health-care privatization with higher mortality rates
A new analysis from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives looked at 25 countries and found those with more privatized health care fared worse on seven mortality indicators. The report comes as several provinces pursue privatizing some health-care services. Source link
Advocates calling for improved pain management for IUD insertions in B.C.
For some, IUD insertion is no problem. For others, it’s extremely painful. Source link
Residents in this rural B.C community receive a prescription to exercise at a rec centre
Ian Walters received a prescription from his paramedical nurse this past summer, but instead of receiving a pill, he was given a pass to the Similkameen Recreation Centre in Keremeos, B.C., to use the gym and take part in programming. Source link
Alberta's bid to privatize lab services wasted more than $100M: auditor general
Alberta’s auditor general has released a report detailing numerous failures in process and lack of due diligence by the province in its attempt to privatize community lab services. Source link