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Canada's leading independent magazine for physicians since 1965. Register for free daily news: http://canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca Got a news tip? Email Canadian Healthcare Network Editor @marthaporado.bsky.social directly: mporado@ensembleiq.com

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Dolly Parton never cut the line | All over the world, people are spitting venom and the drawbridges are going up. But, giving of oneself, one’s time, one’s talent is what we’re all supposed to be doing. And no one could be a better example than the Queen of Country.

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caDolly Parton never cut the lineAll over the world, people are spitting venom and the drawbridges are going up. But, giving of oneself, one’s time, one’s talent is what we’re all supposed to be doing. And no one could be a better ex...

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CMPA’s Dr. Catherine Pound speaks to @themedicalpost.bsky.social about "𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬-𝐢𝐧-𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞" & CMPA’s latest advice article in response to this new model—amidst growing pressures on EDs in🍁—& what members need to know about their medico-legal risk. canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/mds-triage-f...

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caMDs in triage face medico-legal risk, even when role is limitedPhysicians-in-triage can help improve emergency department flow, but the CMPA warns that clear roles, communication and followup are key to reducing medico-legal risk.

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We don’t have an interoperability problem. We have several. Tech isn’t the bottleneck in Canada’s fragmented health data landscape. It’s the lack of political will, mandated standards and aligned incentives, by Darren Larsen canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/we-dont-have... @themedicalpost.bsky.social

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caWe don’t have an interoperability problem. We have severalTech isn’t the bottleneck in Canada’s fragmented health data landscape. It’s the lack of political will, mandated standards and aligned incentives.
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From our sister magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social Face to face: Real conversations are helping pharmacists and physicians build strong partnerships for better patient care Despite growing scope, many pharmacists still struggle to build meaningful collaborative relationships with doctors.

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caFace to face: Real conversations are helping pharmacists and physicians build strong partnerships for better patient careDespite growing scope, many pharmacists still struggle to build meaningful collaborative relationships with doctors.
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It’s really rare for kids to have this type of allergic reaction. Here’s why Canadian researchers are diving deep into causes and symptoms Doctors can easily fail to recognize this reaction for what it is, warn researchers from the McGill University Health Centre.

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caIt’s really rare for kids to have this type of allergic reaction. Here’s why Canadian researchers are diving deep into causes and symptomsDoctors can easily fail to recognize this reaction for what it is, warn researchers from the McGill University Health Centre.

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Canada’s war on physician paperwork. AI scribes, interoperability mandates and form-improvement initiatives suggest relief may be coming, by Norm Tollinsky canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/canadas-war-... via @themedicalpost.bsky.social

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caCanada’s war on physician paperworkAI scribes, interoperability mandates and form-improvement initiatives suggest relief may be coming.

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Every jurisdiction in Canada needs a Primary Care Act -- a law that ensures every person has timely, inclusive access to primary care at no cost, by @tarakiran.bsky.social canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/every-jurisd... via @themedicalpost.bsky.social

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caEvery jurisdiction in Canada needs a Primary Care ActThe Primary Care Act builds on the promise of the Canada Health Act: that medically necessary care should be provided without charge to everyone.
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Winning a Medical Post Award is more than just a career milestone. Just look at Dr. Mathieu Nadeau-Vallée: vimeo.com/1198822569?s... Are you—or someone you know—the next changemaker? Nominate a colleague or yourself today: bit.ly/4dYjcck Past winners journeys: bit.ly/4e8EgNs #TheMedicalPostAwards

vimeo.comWhere are they now | Dr. Mathieu Nadeau-Vallée, Media Engagement Learner Award Winner 2022The Medical Post Awards support Canadian physician voices, contributions to community and practice innovation. For more details and to enter visit: TheMedicalPostAwards.ca
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Be aware that ACEIs can occasionally cause small-bowel angioedema Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) can induce small-bowel angioedema, leading to symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caBe aware that ACEIs can occasionally cause small-bowel angioedemaAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) can induce small-bowel angioedema, leading to symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

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What’s the plan? New bill before Senate aims to provide a framework for women’s health Bill S-243 is meant to legislate the creation of some structure to existing and future funding and initiatives.

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caWhat’s the plan? New bill before Senate aims to provide a framework for women’s healthBill S-243 is meant to legislate the creation of some structure to existing and future funding and initiatives.
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Updated Canadian guidelines for use of rabies vaccine for pre-exposure prophylaxis National Advisory Committee on Immunization addresses risk groups, dosage schedules, routes of administration and vaccine interchangeability.

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caUpdated Canadian guidelines for use of rabies vaccine for pre-exposure prophylaxisNational Advisory Committee on Immunization addresses risk groups, dosage schedules, routes of administration and vaccine interchangeability.

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WRITING CONTEST: 2026 Resident Voices contest for medical residents This year, the theme of the contest is Lessons in Communication. We'll publish a selection of your stories and our editorial team will select one submission to win a grand prize of a $500 VISA gift card.

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caWRITING CONTEST: 2026 Resident Voices contest for medical residentsTell us a story! This year, the theme of the contest is Lessons in Communication, with a grand prize of a $500 Visa gift card.
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WRITING CONTEST: 2026 Resident Voices contest for medical residents This year, the theme of the contest is Lessons in Communication. We'll publish a selection of your stories and our editorial team will select one submission to win a grand prize of a $500 VISA gift card.

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caWRITING CONTEST: 2026 Resident Voices contest for medical residentsTell us a story! This year, the theme of the contest is Lessons in Communication, with a grand prize of a $500 Visa gift card.

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Game called on account of norovirus: Canada’s defence of Olympic women’s hockey gold has been delayed Canada’s opening game against Finland at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics was postponed because the Finns were struck with the norovirus.

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caGame called on account of norovirus: Canada’s defence of Olympic women’s hockey gold has been delayedCanada’s opening game against Finland at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics was postponed because the Finns were struck with the norovirus.

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A new survey suggests Canadians feel the healthcare system has deteriorated over the last decade as they increasingly struggle to access family doctors and encounter hurdles to seeing specialists.

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caNew survey suggests Canadians feel healthcare system has deterioratedThe latest results say half of respondents reported that they either don’t have a family doctor or struggle to see the one they do have.

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New travel medicine resources for healthcare professionals in Canada Public Health Agency of Canada issues a comprehensive list of resources to aid, inform and educate Canadian healthcare professionals providing travel medicine services.

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caNew travel medicine resources for healthcare professionals in CanadaPublic Health Agency of Canada issues a comprehensive list of resources to aid, inform and educate Canadian healthcare professionals providing travel medicine services.
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SURVEY FOR PHYSICIANS The Medical Post is interested to know if you have used any of these AI-powered medical search tools, how often you use them, what you use them for and what you think of them.

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caSurvey: What do you think of AI-powered medical search tools?The Medical Post is interested to know if you have used any of these AI-powered medical search tools, how often you use them, what you use them for and what you think of them.
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A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities—adding to the growing body of research refuting claims made by the Trump administration.

canadianhealthcarenetwork.caA new research review looks at what the literature actually says about acetaminophen and pregnancyThe latest research review looked at 43 studies and concluded that the most rigorous ones, such as those that compare siblings, provide strong evidence that taking the drug commonly known as paracetam...