Maggots were found near a patient’s wound at the same Arizona health care facility where an incapacitated woman was raped and gave birth last year. Continue reading
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Calgary’s top ER doctor says emergency room visits have risen significantly this year, making what is traditionally a very busy season even busier. Continue reading
Linda Silas, the president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, speaks about the growing demand for home care. Continue reading
According to the survey 50 per cent of the 372 doctors surveyed say they’ve experienced burnout symptoms. Continue reading
On average, each high-volume methadone prescriber treated 435 patients who were eligible for coverage of the drug under the program over the one-year study period. Continue reading
Urgent surgeries are those considered necessary within 24 hours of a patient being diagnosed. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Centre of Patient-Oriented Research looks to improve patient care in the province. Continue reading
Dr. Peter Entwistle is resigning as chief of staff at the South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver. Continue reading
‘Hallway medicine’ in Canada may be nothing new but tell that to the patients experiencing the makeshift emergency care. Continue reading
A Winnipeg hospital is considering scrapping visiting hours in order to include families as part of the patient care process. Continue reading