10 reasons why USA #physicians are now choosing to move to Canada
As promised yesterday…. Top 10 Reasons why US Physicians Are choosing to move their family’s and #medical practices to Canada… 1. On average, physicians working in Canada earn at least $100K per annum more…. 2. Dissatisfaction with the current direction of American healthcare reform. 3. Canada has one of the lowest tax rates of the […]
Poll reveals Canadians support doctors’ moral right to deny treatment
TORONTO | An unscientific poll suggests that Canadians support a doctor’s right to refuse some procedures on the grounds of moral beliefs. fundamental rights of those who seek their medical services The new stats from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario tallied up some 14,000 votes, giving the edge to the doctor’s beliefs. […]
Ottawa doctor who caused a public health scare has agreed never to practise medicine again
Christiane Farazli, doctor who sparked health scare, reprimanded An Ottawa doctor who caused a public health scare in 2011 after her endoscopy clinic failed a health inspection has agreed never to practise medicine again. Dr. Christiane Farazli was publicly reprimanded Thursday by the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons for disregarding the safety of patients […]
Report makes sorrowful acknowledgement — Toronto police have ‘in effect, become part of the mental healthcare system’
By the numbers, the report of former Supreme Court Judge Frank Iacobucci on how Toronto Police deal with mentally and emotionally disturbed people goes like this: 274 pages, 84 recommendations, and one great big long-in-the-coming, almost sorrowful acknowledgement of how the world is. Because of the chaotic patchwork that is Ontario’s mental health system and […]
Estate Planning for U.S. Citizens in Canada – New Article
Not everyone is aware of their U.S. citizenship status. The fact that you do not have a U.S. passport or that you never lived or worked in the U.S. does not mean you are not a U.S. citizen! A new, comprehensive article on this topic: http://goo.gl/0hm49c
Job Posting of the Month – Callingwood Crossing Medical Clinic, Edmonton, Alberta
Canadian Family Physician Alberta Dream Career Opportunity – Callingwood Crossing CanAm’s client is seeking a Family Physician to accept a full-time permanent position. The physician will work as an independent medical professional in a well-established, collaborative Primary Care setting in a busy clinic in West Edmonton. The clinic support staff includes 5 physician colleagues, 10 […]
Oil and Medicine: Alberta Doctors Gain Support
Joyce Edwards,Calgary, Alta., May 22, 2014 A new report says there may be a link between Peace River, Alberta residents’ symptoms and odours from heavy oil operations in the area. hen Mike Labrecque told his doctor that he believed his symptoms were linked to emissions from the oil wells around his house, the doctor promptly stopped treating […]
Best practices in physician health available on podcast
By Pat Rich May 6, 2014 Best practices and emerging knowledge about physician health are featured in a new series of podcasts released by the Canadian Physician Health Institute (CPHI). The podcasts feature such Canadian physician leaders in the field of physician health and well-being as Dr. Derek Puddester, director of the CPHI, Dr. James […]
Informed discussion characterizes Regina end-of-life town hall
By Pat Rich May 9, 2014 We need to make well-funded, comprehensive palliative care services available to all and advance care directives need to be better crafted and promoted: These messages were delivered repeatedly at the most recent Canadian Medical Association (CMA) town hall meeting on end-of-life care held in Regina. As for the hot-button […]
CMA debate on end-of-life care goes virtual
By Pat Rich May 16, 2014 The Canadian Medical Association’s national dialogue on end-of-life care went virtual earlier this week, as CMA President Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti led a wide-ranging online discussion. Hosted on the Maclean’s magazine website, the one-hour chat covered a number of topics and saw participants ask many questions and express their […]
