Physicians from across the country spent hours at the Canadian Medical Association's annual general meeting discussing what their role would entail if asked to assist a patient in dying.

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) said the health of Canadians, including Nova Scotians, is at risk due to lack of immunization.

The make-up of a new panel tasked with running consultations on doctor-assisted death is drawing the ire of some groups who are concerned about bias.

Four Global News journalists have been honoured for their health reporting by the Canadian Medical Association.