‘Unnecessary’ sick notes a burden on Manitoba, Canada health-care systems, docs say
Videos
-
‘Unnecessary’ sick notes a burden on Manitoba, Canada health-care systems, docs say
01:59 | October 28, 2024
-
More doctors in Manitoba
00:47 | September 10, 2026
-
Transplant surgeon thinking of leaving Manitoba
02:18 | June 25, 2026
-
Doctor recruitment efforts in Manitoba continue
01:23 | March 30, 2026
-
Doctors Manitoba calls for modernization of referral process
01:19 | January 29, 2026
-
More doctors, less retention: New Manitoba report
02:10 | October 30, 2025
-
Manitoba PC Health Critic
04:06 | October 22, 2025
-
Reflecting on NDP’s health-care promises after two years in power
01:46 | October 1, 2025
-
Manitoba doctors warn of rural and northern emergency room disruptions this summer
01:56 | June 26, 2025
-
Sick notes add to pressure on health-care system, Manitoba doctors say
01:31 | June 17, 2025
-
Winnipegger urges patients to advocate for themselves after mother’s delayed cancer diagnosis
02:23 | March 10, 2025
-
Doctors concerned over impacts of potential tariffs on health care
02:16 | February 27, 2025
-
Record number of medical students begin journey
02:28 | August 21, 2024
-
Manitoba government targets hiring 100 new doctors within a year
01:48 | April 11, 2024
-
Health funding reaction
01:34 | February 15, 2024
-
Kinew, Trudeau announce $633M in health funding for Manitoba
02:01 | February 15, 2024
-
‘It was unnecessary’: Death of Indigenous mother sparks bias concerns in Ontario healthcare
03:28 | December 14, 2023
-
Manitoba physician numbers far below national average, report finds
01:51 | October 30, 2023
-
Can NDP fix health care?
02:09 | October 5, 2023
-
Changes to Manitoba’s health-care system as province sets sights on more recruitment
00:48 | July 24, 2023
-
Manitoba to ease administrative duties for doctors
00:21 | February 3, 2023
-
Doctors Manitoba concerned about physician shortage
01:35 | November 24, 2022
-
Doctors Manitoba ‘optimistic’ about rural health care changes outlined in new report
01:04 | October 28, 2022
-
Doctor makes desperate call for help after ‘chaotic’ weekend in Manitoba ER
03:11 | October 25, 2022
-
ER closures anticipated in rural Manitoba this summer
00:49 | June 24, 2022
-
Manitoba doctors increasingly prescribing antibiotics inappropriately, study finds
00:46 | October 19, 2021
-
Manitoba nature prescription
01:20 | October 13, 2021
-
Manitoba launches $14 million campaign to boost vaccination numbers
01:48 | September 21, 2021
-
Virtual doctor appointments proving popular
01:31 | August 19, 2021
-
Estimated backlog of surgeries, diagnostic procedures tops 110,000, says Doctors Manitoba
00:49 | June 17, 2021
-
Patient PTSD
01:55 | May 26, 2021
-
‘Unnecessary’ sick notes a burden on Manitoba, Canada health-care systems, docs say
01:59 | October 28, 2024
-
More doctors in Manitoba
00:47 | September 10, 2026
-
Transplant surgeon thinking of leaving Manitoba
02:18 | June 25, 2026
-
Doctor recruitment efforts in Manitoba continue
01:23 | March 30, 2026
-
Doctors Manitoba calls for modernization of referral process
01:19 | January 29, 2026
-
More doctors, less retention: New Manitoba report
02:10 | October 30, 2025
-
Manitoba PC Health Critic
04:06 | October 22, 2025
-
Reflecting on NDP’s health-care promises after two years in power
01:46 | October 1, 2025
-
Manitoba doctors warn of rural and northern emergency room disruptions this summer
01:56 | June 26, 2025
-
Sick notes add to pressure on health-care system, Manitoba doctors say
01:31 | June 17, 2025
-
Winnipegger urges patients to advocate for themselves after mother’s delayed cancer diagnosis
02:23 | March 10, 2025
-
Doctors concerned over impacts of potential tariffs on health care
02:16 | February 27, 2025
-
Record number of medical students begin journey
02:28 | August 21, 2024
-
Manitoba government targets hiring 100 new doctors within a year
01:48 | April 11, 2024
-
Health funding reaction
01:34 | February 15, 2024
-
Kinew, Trudeau announce $633M in health funding for Manitoba
02:01 | February 15, 2024
-
‘It was unnecessary’: Death of Indigenous mother sparks bias concerns in Ontario healthcare
03:28 | December 14, 2023
-
Manitoba physician numbers far below national average, report finds
01:51 | October 30, 2023
-
Can NDP fix health care?
02:09 | October 5, 2023
-
Changes to Manitoba’s health-care system as province sets sights on more recruitment
00:48 | July 24, 2023
-
Manitoba to ease administrative duties for doctors
00:21 | February 3, 2023
-
Doctors Manitoba concerned about physician shortage
01:35 | November 24, 2022
-
Doctors Manitoba ‘optimistic’ about rural health care changes outlined in new report
01:04 | October 28, 2022
-
Doctor makes desperate call for help after ‘chaotic’ weekend in Manitoba ER
03:11 | October 25, 2022
-
ER closures anticipated in rural Manitoba this summer
00:49 | June 24, 2022
-
Manitoba doctors increasingly prescribing antibiotics inappropriately, study finds
00:46 | October 19, 2021
-
Manitoba nature prescription
01:20 | October 13, 2021
-
Manitoba launches $14 million campaign to boost vaccination numbers
01:48 | September 21, 2021
-
Virtual doctor appointments proving popular
01:31 | August 19, 2021
-
Estimated backlog of surgeries, diagnostic procedures tops 110,000, says Doctors Manitoba
00:49 | June 17, 2021
-
Patient PTSD
01:55 | May 26, 2021
‘Unnecessary’ sick notes a burden on Manitoba, Canada health-care systems, docs say
Description
October 28, 2024
The Canadian Medical Association says you shouldn’t need to bring a sick note to work if you have a short-term illness. Daisy Woelk reports on the call to scrap the notes.
-
‘Unnecessary’ sick notes a burden on Manitoba, Canada health-care systems, docs say01:59 | October 28, 2024 -
More doctors in Manitoba00:47 | September 10, 2026 -
Transplant surgeon thinking of leaving Manitoba02:18 | June 25, 2026 -
Doctor recruitment efforts in Manitoba continue01:23 | March 30, 2026 -
Doctors Manitoba calls for modernization of referral process01:19 | January 29, 2026 -
More doctors, less retention: New Manitoba report02:10 | October 30, 2025 -
Manitoba PC Health Critic04:06 | October 22, 2025 -
Reflecting on NDP’s health-care promises after two years in power01:46 | October 1, 2025 -
Manitoba doctors warn of rural and northern emergency room disruptions this summer01:56 | June 26, 2025 -
Sick notes add to pressure on health-care system, Manitoba doctors say01:31 | June 17, 2025 -
Winnipegger urges patients to advocate for themselves after mother’s delayed cancer diagnosis02:23 | March 10, 2025 -
Doctors concerned over impacts of potential tariffs on health care02:16 | February 27, 2025 -
Record number of medical students begin journey02:28 | August 21, 2024 -
Manitoba government targets hiring 100 new doctors within a year01:48 | April 11, 2024 -
Health funding reaction01:34 | February 15, 2024 -
Kinew, Trudeau announce $633M in health funding for Manitoba02:01 | February 15, 2024 -
‘It was unnecessary’: Death of Indigenous mother sparks bias concerns in Ontario healthcare03:28 | December 14, 2023 -
Manitoba physician numbers far below national average, report finds01:51 | October 30, 2023 -
Can NDP fix health care?02:09 | October 5, 2023 -
Changes to Manitoba’s health-care system as province sets sights on more recruitment00:48 | July 24, 2023 -
Manitoba to ease administrative duties for doctors00:21 | February 3, 2023 -
Doctors Manitoba concerned about physician shortage01:35 | November 24, 2022 -
Doctors Manitoba ‘optimistic’ about rural health care changes outlined in new report01:04 | October 28, 2022 -
Doctor makes desperate call for help after ‘chaotic’ weekend in Manitoba ER03:11 | October 25, 2022 -
ER closures anticipated in rural Manitoba this summer00:49 | June 24, 2022 -
Manitoba doctors increasingly prescribing antibiotics inappropriately, study finds00:46 | October 19, 2021 -
Manitoba nature prescription01:20 | October 13, 2021 -
Manitoba launches $14 million campaign to boost vaccination numbers01:48 | September 21, 2021 -
Virtual doctor appointments proving popular01:31 | August 19, 2021 -
Estimated backlog of surgeries, diagnostic procedures tops 110,000, says Doctors Manitoba00:49 | June 17, 2021 -
Patient PTSD01:55 | May 26, 2021
-
‘Unnecessary’ sick notes a burden on Manitoba, Canada health-care systems, docs say01:59 | October 28, 2024
-
More doctors in Manitoba00:47 | September 10, 2026
-
Transplant surgeon thinking of leaving Manitoba02:18 | June 25, 2026
-
Doctor recruitment efforts in Manitoba continue01:23 | March 30, 2026
-
Doctors Manitoba calls for modernization of referral process01:19 | January 29, 2026
-
More doctors, less retention: New Manitoba report02:10 | October 30, 2025
-
Manitoba PC Health Critic04:06 | October 22, 2025
-
Reflecting on NDP’s health-care promises after two years in power01:46 | October 1, 2025
-
Manitoba doctors warn of rural and northern emergency room disruptions this summer01:56 | June 26, 2025
-
Sick notes add to pressure on health-care system, Manitoba doctors say01:31 | June 17, 2025
-
Winnipegger urges patients to advocate for themselves after mother’s delayed cancer diagnosis02:23 | March 10, 2025
-
Doctors concerned over impacts of potential tariffs on health care02:16 | February 27, 2025
-
Record number of medical students begin journey02:28 | August 21, 2024
-
Manitoba government targets hiring 100 new doctors within a year01:48 | April 11, 2024
-
Health funding reaction01:34 | February 15, 2024
-
Kinew, Trudeau announce $633M in health funding for Manitoba02:01 | February 15, 2024
-
‘It was unnecessary’: Death of Indigenous mother sparks bias concerns in Ontario healthcare03:28 | December 14, 2023
-
Manitoba physician numbers far below national average, report finds01:51 | October 30, 2023
-
Can NDP fix health care?02:09 | October 5, 2023
-
Changes to Manitoba’s health-care system as province sets sights on more recruitment00:48 | July 24, 2023
-
Manitoba to ease administrative duties for doctors00:21 | February 3, 2023
-
Doctors Manitoba concerned about physician shortage01:35 | November 24, 2022
-
Doctors Manitoba ‘optimistic’ about rural health care changes outlined in new report01:04 | October 28, 2022
-
Doctor makes desperate call for help after ‘chaotic’ weekend in Manitoba ER03:11 | October 25, 2022
-
ER closures anticipated in rural Manitoba this summer00:49 | June 24, 2022
-
Manitoba doctors increasingly prescribing antibiotics inappropriately, study finds00:46 | October 19, 2021
-
Manitoba nature prescription01:20 | October 13, 2021
-
Manitoba launches $14 million campaign to boost vaccination numbers01:48 | September 21, 2021
-
Virtual doctor appointments proving popular01:31 | August 19, 2021
-
Estimated backlog of surgeries, diagnostic procedures tops 110,000, says Doctors Manitoba00:49 | June 17, 2021
-
Patient PTSD01:55 | May 26, 2021
‘Unnecessary’ sick notes a burden on Manitoba, Canada health-care systems, docs say
Description
October 28, 2024
The Canadian Medical Association says you shouldn’t need to bring a sick note to work if you have a short-term illness. Daisy Woelk reports on the call to scrap the notes.
National News
-
Australian reporter pulls man from sinking car while reporting on floods2:145 hours ago -
My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade Turns Twenty1:105 hours ago -
Netanyahu orders ‘full lockdown’ of West Bank after shooting kills 4 near Hebron3:175 hours ago -
Meghan Markle responds after child sex abuse image claims made against her dad1:485 hours ago -
Police release bodycam footage of shooting which killed one-year-old Kohen Wiley2:105 hours ago -
Air Canada phases out more flights to U.S. destinations0:275 hours ago -
Health Matters: Vaccine shows positive signs for melanoma patients2:045 hours ago -
Final countdown for the Princess Margaret Home Lottery bonus prize2:078 hours ago -
Global National: Oct. 2221:4121 hours ago -
Russian attacks dampen hope for Ukraine peace talks1:5020 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Australian reporter pulls man from sinking car while reporting on floods2:145 hours ago -
Netanyahu orders ‘full lockdown’ of West Bank after shooting kills 4 near Hebron3:175 hours ago -
Meghan Markle responds after child sex abuse image claims made against her dad1:485 hours ago -
‘Absolutely not’: Minister Joly denies U.S. accusations of foreign interference0:5820 hours ago -
Canada and Turkey to begin free trade talks next month, Carney says0:561 day ago -
Alberta residents salute soldiers leaving CFB Wainwright2:132 days ago -
Canada to deport ex-Tehran police officer living in Toronto who helped Iran evade sanctions1:561 day ago -
Macron condemns ‘unacceptable, stupid’ comments from Trump, other world leaders amid France riots1:512 days ago -
Australian MP has both legs amputated after alleged car ramming attack2:062 days ago -
France imposes nightly curfews ‘for as long as necessary’ amid violent protests1:551 day ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: Oct. 2221:4121 hours ago -
Global National: Oct. 2121:522 days ago -
Global National: Oct. 2022:123 days ago -
Global National: Oct. 1921:474 days ago -
Global National: Oct. 1822:125 days ago -
Global National: Oct. 1721:226 days ago -
Global National: Oct. 1622:036 days ago -
Global National: Oct. 1522:191 week ago -
Global National: Oct. 1422:111 week ago -
Global National: Oct. 1322:091 week ago
Trending
-
Peterborough voters prepare to cast their ballots2:2220 hours ago -
Peterborough mayoral candidate: Keith Riel2:5120 hours ago -
Peterborough paramedics rally as strike deadline looms2:312 days ago -
Peterborough mayoral candidate: Neil Morton2:582 days ago -
Peterborough residents seek clarity on demolition of GE buildings2:253 days ago -
Peterborough mayoral candidate: Jacob Méthot2:303 days ago
Canada
-
Military vows transparency in CFB Wainwright investigation2:0221 hours ago -
Grossly inadequate RCMP Investigation into Nova Scotia death1:5920 hours ago -
Consumer Matters: Food affordability remains top concern across Canada3:175 hours ago -
Business Matters: Canadian video game studio BioWare shuts down2:1620 hours ago -
Adam Mann found guilty of second-degree murder2:3720 hours ago -
Carney, Ford unveil $8.7B plan for steel and auto industries hurt by Trump’s tariffs2:401 day ago -
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls for unity after separation referendum6:482 days ago -
Is a new Liberal immigration policy doing a disservice to Canada’s workforce?5:447 hours ago -
Alberta remaining in Canada, but other 9 referendum questions send message to Ottawa: Ipsos2:342 days ago -
De Jong murders sentencing delay2:223 days ago
U.S. News
-
Police release bodycam footage of shooting which killed one-year-old Kohen Wiley2:105 hours ago -
Trump economy weighs on voters ahead of U.S. midterm elections1:582 days ago -
Business Matters: U.S. food importer sues over tariffs it claims cost it millions extra on Canadian cheese2:241 day ago -
Trump walks back threat against Canadian jet maker Bombardier1:373 days ago -
2026 U.S. midterms: Is a blue wave coming for Texas?1:004 days ago -
Trump defends decision to waive Russia sanctions amid renewed strikes on Ukraine1:594 days ago -
Oregon mourns school shooting that killed 3 children, teacher2:047 days ago -
Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after Trump tells her to “reconsider”2:281 week ago -
‘It can basically fly, like a rocket’: Tesla CEO Elon Musk on new Roadster sports car2:051 week ago
Advertisement
World
-
Australian reporter pulls man from sinking car while reporting on floods2:145 hours ago -
Global National: Oct. 2221:4121 hours ago -
Russian attacks dampen hope for Ukraine peace talks1:5020 hours ago -
Canada and Turkey to begin free trade talks next month, Carney says0:561 day ago -
Russia, Ukraine, U.S. prepare to resume peace talks1:571 day ago -
Macron condemns ‘unacceptable, stupid’ comments from Trump, other world leaders amid France riots1:512 days ago -
Russia says it’s ready to resume talks with Ukraine for first time since February1:422 days ago -
France imposes nightly curfews ‘for as long as necessary’ amid violent protests1:551 day ago -
Far-right movement in France tries to gain ground ahead of elections, after violent protests1:333 days ago -
Trump defends decision to waive Russia sanctions amid renewed strikes on Ukraine1:594 days ago
Politics
-
B.C. election campaign comes down to final day4:226 hours ago -
NDP election letter mailout2:0920 hours ago -
Surrey SkyTrain promise draws mixed reaction1:4420 hours ago -
Local doctor says he’s hit his breaking point with BC’s health-care system2:0620 hours ago -
Vancouver plebiscite result calls for action2:1120 hours ago -
Kelowna Centre candidates in for re-match after razor-thin win in 20242:1220 hours ago -
Mayor-premier relationship key item in debate2:2220 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Regina: Oct. 2211:5323 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Saskatoon: Oct. 2214:0023 hours ago -
Amid immigration uncertainty, Lethbridge Family Services hosts session for foreign workers1:4020 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
New immunotherapy may benefit patients with advanced cancers2:256 hours ago -
Health Matters: Vaccine shows positive signs for melanoma patients2:045 hours ago -
Health Matters: Africa CDC calls an Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records first case2:041 day ago -
Flu season begins early in BC1:393 days ago -
Quebec vaccination demand more than doubles since last year2:123 days ago -
Measles outbreak over in Canada, PHAC says1:463 days ago -
Health Matters: Canada ranks high in health spending, low on doctor availability, report says2:273 days ago -
Manitobans roll up sleeves to donate blood after CFB Wainwright tragedy1:273 days ago -
Pope Leo’s XIV cancer diagnosis highlights crucial need for lung heath awareness, thoracic surgeon weighs in4:265 days ago -
Calgary Women’s Imaging Centre takes fear out of breast screening2:176 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Why disasters like the Nepal floods are so difficult for scientists to predict2:176 days ago -
Liberal donor faces deportation from Canada for ‘war crimes’ in China2:342 days ago -
Canada’s new foreign agent’s database registration numbers much lower than anticipated2:082 days ago -
B.C. attorney general ‘shocked’ by report alleging ChatGPT aided Tumbler Ridge shooter3:144 weeks ago -
Study finds drug seizures increased during decriminalization pilot4:001 month ago -
Questions about Vancouver police investigation into Kal Dosanjh2:121 month ago -
Canada gave contracts to Iran VP’s son while investigating role in regime missile program2:462 months ago -
How India’s Bishnoi gang uses Canada’s student visa program2:342 days ago -
Global exclusive: Richmond kidnapping update2:263 months ago -
FOI requests reveal Saskatchewan man’s foster system abuse claims were documented, then ignored3:243 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:5910 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3718 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0529 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2537 months ago -
Global Calgary weather anchor startled by surprise guest appearance0:2141 months ago -
Global National anchor Farah Nasser swallows fly on-air0:1750 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5750 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1551 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1254 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3848 months ago