No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses
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No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses
Description
October 28, 2024
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) says it's time for "sick notes" for common, short-term illnesses to go. As health reporter Katherine Ward explains, the change could alleviate pressure on doctors who are already stretched to the limit.
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No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses01:39 | October 28, 2024
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Health Matters: WHO approves first mpox vaccine for kids02:05 | 12 hours ago
-
Stretch, strengthen, and Save with band workouts05:39 | November 20, 2024
-
Organic carrots recalled over E. coli outbreak02:03 | November 19, 2024
-
Business Matters: Carrot recall expands to Canada02:02 | November 19, 2024
-
Organic carrots sold in Canada, U.S. recalled in deadly E.coli outbreak00:34 | November 18, 2024
-
Trees of Joy campaign kicks off for Make-A-Wish Canada01:47 | November 18, 2024
-
Boost your happiness with gratitude this November05:56 | November 18, 2024
-
Health Matters: New Delhi pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit02:21 | November 18, 2024
-
How to recognize and respond to the avian flu06:32 | November 18, 2024
-
Tips for combating cold and flu during peak sick season05:37 | November 18, 2024
-
Health Matters: Heightened concern about bird flu in Canada01:51 | November 15, 2024
-
Managing diabetes: how technology is revolutionizing care03:37 | November 14, 2024
-
Health Matters: Over 800M people living with diabetes worldwide02:04 | November 14, 2024
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Toronto scientists develop new scan to improve kidney diagnostics01:48 | November 12, 2024
-
H5N1 avian influenza: B.C. reports 1st suspected human case of bird flu02:11 | November 10, 2024
-
Health Matters: U.S. expands bird flu testing for farm workers02:21 | November 8, 2024
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Health spending to reach new high: CIHI report01:48 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Quebec to force doctors to stay in province02:12 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states02:04 | November 6, 2024
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Canadian doctors report spike in walking pneumonia01:23 | November 5, 2024
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Health Matters: Doctors seeing spike in walking pneumonia cases02:18 | November 5, 2024
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1 in 3 cancer patients in Ontario end up in ER within 90 days of diagnosis, study says01:44 | November 4, 2024
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‘A death sentence’: Palestinians in Gaza condemn Israel’s decision to end UNRWA agreement03:20 | November 4, 2024
-
James Van Der Beek reveals cancer diagnosis02:21 | November 4, 2024
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Self advocating a key step in accessing mammograms under 50, experts say02:08 | November 2, 2024
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Health Matters: Less sugar in early childhood may lead to a healthier life, study finds02:22 | November 1, 2024
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Essential strategies for optimal brain health04:25 | October 31, 2024
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1M have received care under Canadian dental care plan, health minister says01:07 | October 31, 2024
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Health Matters: Bird flu detected in U.S. pig01:59 | October 31, 2024
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Health Matters: Pickering, Ont., processing facility did not follow listeria prevention protocol, CFIA says02:19 | October 30, 2024
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Feds introduce legislation requiring pregnancy counselling charities to disclose abortion services01:08 | October 30, 2024
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No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses01:39 | October 28, 2024
-
Health Matters: WHO approves first mpox vaccine for kids02:05 | 12 hours ago
-
Stretch, strengthen, and Save with band workouts05:39 | November 20, 2024
-
Organic carrots recalled over E. coli outbreak02:03 | November 19, 2024
-
Business Matters: Carrot recall expands to Canada02:02 | November 19, 2024
-
Organic carrots sold in Canada, U.S. recalled in deadly E.coli outbreak00:34 | November 18, 2024
-
Trees of Joy campaign kicks off for Make-A-Wish Canada01:47 | November 18, 2024
-
Boost your happiness with gratitude this November05:56 | November 18, 2024
-
Health Matters: New Delhi pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit02:21 | November 18, 2024
-
How to recognize and respond to the avian flu06:32 | November 18, 2024
-
Tips for combating cold and flu during peak sick season05:37 | November 18, 2024
-
Health Matters: Heightened concern about bird flu in Canada01:51 | November 15, 2024
-
Managing diabetes: how technology is revolutionizing care03:37 | November 14, 2024
-
Health Matters: Over 800M people living with diabetes worldwide02:04 | November 14, 2024
-
Toronto scientists develop new scan to improve kidney diagnostics01:48 | November 12, 2024
-
H5N1 avian influenza: B.C. reports 1st suspected human case of bird flu02:11 | November 10, 2024
-
Health Matters: U.S. expands bird flu testing for farm workers02:21 | November 8, 2024
-
Health spending to reach new high: CIHI report01:48 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Quebec to force doctors to stay in province02:12 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states02:04 | November 6, 2024
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Canadian doctors report spike in walking pneumonia01:23 | November 5, 2024
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Health Matters: Doctors seeing spike in walking pneumonia cases02:18 | November 5, 2024
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1 in 3 cancer patients in Ontario end up in ER within 90 days of diagnosis, study says01:44 | November 4, 2024
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‘A death sentence’: Palestinians in Gaza condemn Israel’s decision to end UNRWA agreement03:20 | November 4, 2024
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James Van Der Beek reveals cancer diagnosis02:21 | November 4, 2024
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Self advocating a key step in accessing mammograms under 50, experts say02:08 | November 2, 2024
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Health Matters: Less sugar in early childhood may lead to a healthier life, study finds02:22 | November 1, 2024
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Essential strategies for optimal brain health04:25 | October 31, 2024
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1M have received care under Canadian dental care plan, health minister says01:07 | October 31, 2024
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Health Matters: Bird flu detected in U.S. pig01:59 | October 31, 2024
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Health Matters: Pickering, Ont., processing facility did not follow listeria prevention protocol, CFIA says02:19 | October 30, 2024
-
Feds introduce legislation requiring pregnancy counselling charities to disclose abortion services01:08 | October 30, 2024
No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses
Description
October 28, 2024
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) says it's time for "sick notes" for common, short-term illnesses to go. As health reporter Katherine Ward explains, the change could alleviate pressure on doctors who are already stretched to the limit.
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