Doctors urge tight controls on legal pot
Infighting impedes health system change: new CMA president
Doctors need to stop fighting with governments and amongst themselves, and start thinking collaboratively to improve health care in Canada, said new CMA President Dr. Granger Avery.
Burnout common throughout medical career
Improving resiliency in medical training and practice is an important step to promote well-being throughout a doctor’s career.
Physicians must lead in integrating Canadian health care
Reducing the health care system’s cost, while improving results and patient satisfaction, requires an integrated approach led by physicians.
No new federal funding promised for health accord
A federal cash injection won’t fix Canada’s health system, according to Health Minister Dr. Jane Philpott.
Unity needed in challenging times for medical profession
“We will stand together as a profession, based on our common values, always putting patients first. We will support and respect each other as individuals, as colleagues who we care about. We will build trust by being trustworthy.”
The meaning of autonomy in medicine
At first, the discussion focused on the importance of physician autonomy. Near the end of the discussion, one physician made a suggestion: let’s use a word other than “autonomy”.
Assisted death debate not yet put to rest
Legalizing assisted death is only the beginning of the end-of-life conversation, delegates to the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) General Council heard in an ethics session on Aug. 22.
Doctors must engage in climate change action
Doctors have a professional responsibility to get involved in climate change action, said the University of Toronto professor who cofounded Médecins Sans Frontières Canada (1991) and Dignitas International.
Assisted death in Canada: what you need to know
A backgrounder on the evolution of medical assistance in dying in Canada.
Experience guides CMA President-Elect on health accord
Dr. Avery Granger’s tenure as CMA president will begin as health care stakeholders finalize their positions in advance of talks with Ottawa and the provinces on a new national health accord.
CMA President-Elect Dr. Granger Avery on pressing health topics
President-elect Dr. Granger Avery discusses pressing health issues in Canada.
Online buzz in the lead up to #CMAGC
The Canadian Medical Association General Council starts today in Vancouver and excitement is building online.
Canadians share their health accord wish list
Seniors’ health topped the list of federal funding priorities in a survey commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association.
Seniors’ health comes first for most Canadians
Most Canadians want seniors’ health to take top priority under a new health accord.
Dr. Cindy Forbes on biggest health care issues of past year
Outgoing CMA President Dr. Cindy Forbes talks with CMAJ News about the biggest health topics of the past year.
A behind-the-scenes peek at being CMA president
So, you want to be CMA President? Prepare to be busy.
Infighting impedes health system change: new CMA president
Doctors need to stop fighting with governments and amongst themselves, and start thinking collaboratively to improve health care in Canada, said new CMA President Dr. Granger Avery.
Burnout common throughout medical career
Improving resiliency in medical training and practice is an important step to promote well-being throughout a doctor’s career.
Physicians must lead in integrating Canadian health care
Reducing the health care system’s cost, while improving results and patient satisfaction, requires an integrated approach led by physicians.
No new federal funding promised for health accord
A federal cash injection won’t fix Canada’s health system, according to Health Minister Dr. Jane Philpott.
Unity needed in challenging times for medical profession
“We will stand together as a profession, based on our common values, always putting patients first. We will support and respect each other as individuals, as colleagues who we care about. We will build trust by being trustworthy.”
The meaning of autonomy in medicine
At first, the discussion focused on the importance of physician autonomy. Near the end of the discussion, one physician made a suggestion: let’s use a word other than “autonomy”.
Assisted death debate not yet put to rest
Legalizing assisted death is only the beginning of the end-of-life conversation, delegates to the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) General Council heard in an ethics session on Aug. 22.
Doctors must engage in climate change action
Doctors have a professional responsibility to get involved in climate change action, said the University of Toronto professor who cofounded Médecins Sans Frontières Canada (1991) and Dignitas International.
Assisted death in Canada: what you need to know
A backgrounder on the evolution of medical assistance in dying in Canada.
Experience guides CMA President-Elect on health accord
Dr. Avery Granger’s tenure as CMA president will begin as health care stakeholders finalize their positions in advance of talks with Ottawa and the provinces on a new national health accord.
CMA President-Elect Dr. Granger Avery on pressing health topics
President-elect Dr. Granger Avery discusses pressing health issues in Canada.
Online buzz in the lead up to #CMAGC
The Canadian Medical Association General Council starts today in Vancouver and excitement is building online.
Canadians share their health accord wish list
Seniors’ health topped the list of federal funding priorities in a survey commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association.
Seniors’ health comes first for most Canadians
Most Canadians want seniors’ health to take top priority under a new health accord.
Dr. Cindy Forbes on biggest health care issues of past year
Outgoing CMA President Dr. Cindy Forbes talks with CMAJ News about the biggest health topics of the past year.
A behind-the-scenes peek at being CMA president
So, you want to be CMA President? Prepare to be busy.
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