by CMAJ News | Oct 19, 2018 | archive, Lauren Vogel, recaps
Lauren Vogel | CMAJ | October 19, 2018 Canada’s experiment with legalized cannabis began, with doctors and public health experts warning that just because the drug is legal doesn’t mean it’s safe. Among their concerns: accidental ingestion by children, increased risks...
by CMAJ News | Oct 18, 2018 | archive, homepage, Lauren Vogel
Doctors conflicted about patients recording clinical visits Lauren Vogel | CMAJ | October 18, 2018 Nearly one in five patients record visits with their doctors, found an American study. Many doctors are uncomfortable that an increasing number of patients are recording...
by CMAJ News | Oct 17, 2018 | archive, Caroline Mercer, featured
Medical school reserves seats for low-income students to increase diversity Caroline Mercer | CMAJ | October 17, 2018 Most medical students come from high-income households. Six students from low-income families who might not have been admitted to the University of...
by CMAJ News | Oct 15, 2018 | archive, homepage, Lauren Vogel
Medical leaders urge system change to reduce physician burnout Lauren Vogel | CMAJ | October 15, 2018 Physician burnout topped the agenda at the International Conference on Physician Health. Improving the health and wellbeing of physicians is “now more pressing than...
by CMAJ News | Oct 12, 2018 | archive, recaps, Roger Collier
Roger Collier | CMAJ | October 12, 2018 The widespread sale of cannabis may have unforeseen health consequences for Ontario youth, according to the Association of Local Public Health Agencies. The Ontario organization is recommending that the province’s government...
by CMAJ News | Oct 11, 2018 | archive, homepage, Lauren Vogel
Even resilient doctors report high levels of burnout, finds CMA survey Lauren Vogel | CMAJ | October 11, 2018 Most doctors are highly resilient but nearly one in three experience symptoms of burnout on a weekly basis. About a third of Canadian doctors are burned out...
