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‘I do not want to see municipalities cut cheques’ says Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones
Speaking at a Rural Ontario Municipal Association event, Jones denounced the practice of added financial incentives from cities and towns to draw new physicians in.
Speaking at a Rural Ontario Municipal Association event, Jones denounced the practice of added financial incentives from cities and towns to draw new physicians in.
‘I do not want to see municipalities cut cheques’ says Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones
Speaking at a Rural Ontario Municipal Association event, Jones denounced the practice of added financial incentives from cities and towns to draw new physicians in.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:49 PM
‘I do not want to see municipalities cut cheques’ says Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones
Speaking at a Rural Ontario Municipal Association event, Jones denounced the practice of added financial incentives from cities and towns to draw new physicians in.
Speaking at a Rural Ontario Municipal Association event, Jones denounced the practice of added financial incentives from cities and towns to draw new physicians in.
Tomophobia: What clinicians need to know when patients are afraid of medical procedures
Tomophobia: What clinicians need to know when patients are afraid of medical procedures
For some patients, medical procedures such as surgery and injections can be an extremely anxiety-inducing experience, and can even push them to avoid necessary medical procedures.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Tomophobia: What clinicians need to know when patients are afraid of medical procedures
New consensus guidance on anesthesia and sedation while breastfeeding
Multidisciplinary group issues guidelines for the perioperative management of patients who are breastfeeding, on behalf of the Association of Anaesthetists (U.K.).
Multidisciplinary group issues guidelines for the perioperative management of patients who are breastfeeding, on behalf of the Association of Anaesthetists (U.K.).
New consensus guidance on anesthesia and sedation while breastfeeding
Multidisciplinary group issues guidelines for the perioperative management of patients who are breastfeeding, on behalf of the Association of Anaesthetists (U.K.).
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January 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
New consensus guidance on anesthesia and sedation while breastfeeding
Multidisciplinary group issues guidelines for the perioperative management of patients who are breastfeeding, on behalf of the Association of Anaesthetists (U.K.).
Multidisciplinary group issues guidelines for the perioperative management of patients who are breastfeeding, on behalf of the Association of Anaesthetists (U.K.).
Problem solved: How do I encourage staff morale when everyone is burned out?
We asked and you answered—see what your physician peers had to say about dealing with this problem.
We asked and you answered—see what your physician peers had to say about dealing with this problem.
Problem solved: How do I encourage staff morale when everyone is burned out?
We asked and you answered—see what your physician peers had to say about dealing with this problem.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Problem solved: How do I encourage staff morale when everyone is burned out?
We asked and you answered—see what your physician peers had to say about dealing with this problem.
We asked and you answered—see what your physician peers had to say about dealing with this problem.
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of labia oris health, from cancer to cold sores
Healthy lips are essential for communication and nutrition, so we need to take care of them. How much do you know about lip health?
Healthy lips are essential for communication and nutrition, so we need to take care of them. How much do you know about lip health?
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of labia oris health, from cancer to cold sores
Healthy lips are essential for communication and nutrition, so we need to take care of them. How much do you know about lip health?
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January 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of labia oris health, from cancer to cold sores
Healthy lips are essential for communication and nutrition, so we need to take care of them. How much do you know about lip health?
Healthy lips are essential for communication and nutrition, so we need to take care of them. How much do you know about lip health?
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The Medical Post's Doc Daily newsletter has all the news you need in one place (and it's free!):
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Are Ontario’s waitlist incentives leading some doctors to drop current patients to take new ones?
The Physician Services Agreement, which came into effect last year, increases the financial incentive for doctors accepting patients from the province’s centralized waitlist from $350 to $500.
The Physician Services Agreement, which came into effect last year, increases the financial incentive for doctors accepting patients from the province’s centralized waitlist from $350 to $500.
Are Ontario’s waitlist incentives leading some doctors to drop current patients to take new ones?
The Physician Services Agreement, which came into effect last year, increases the financial incentive for doctors accepting patients from the province’s centralized waitlist from $350 to $500.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Are Ontario’s waitlist incentives leading some doctors to drop current patients to take new ones?
The Physician Services Agreement, which came into effect last year, increases the financial incentive for doctors accepting patients from the province’s centralized waitlist from $350 to $500.
The Physician Services Agreement, which came into effect last year, increases the financial incentive for doctors accepting patients from the province’s centralized waitlist from $350 to $500.
What is ‘food noise’ and why are we hearing about it amid the rise of GLP-1 meds?
What is ‘food noise’ and why are we hearing about it amid the rise of GLP-1 meds?
The term ‘food noise’ has emerged alongside the popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1receptor agonists—known as GLP-1 medications—that treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:43 PM
What is ‘food noise’ and why are we hearing about it amid the rise of GLP-1 meds?
New guideline from the SOGC on diagnosis and management of intrauterine early pregnancy loss
Check out this resource under Pregnancy in our clinical guidelines library.
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Check out this resource under Pregnancy in our clinical guidelines library.
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New guideline from the SOGC on diagnosis and management of intrauterine early pregnancy loss
Check out this resource under Pregnancy in our clinical guidelines library.
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Check out this resource under Pregnancy in our clinical guidelines library.
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First-generation antihistamines: simple adjustments to reduce delirium
A study conducted in Ontario shows that the use of first-generation antihistamines increases the risk of delirium in hospitalized seniors—calling for a review of certain prescribing practices.
A study conducted in Ontario shows that the use of first-generation antihistamines increases the risk of delirium in hospitalized seniors—calling for a review of certain prescribing practices.
First-generation antihistamines: simple adjustments to reduce delirium
A study conducted in Ontario shows that the use of first-generation antihistamines increases the risk of delirium in hospitalized seniors—calling for a review of certain prescribing practices.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:39 PM
First-generation antihistamines: simple adjustments to reduce delirium
A study conducted in Ontario shows that the use of first-generation antihistamines increases the risk of delirium in hospitalized seniors—calling for a review of certain prescribing practices.
A study conducted in Ontario shows that the use of first-generation antihistamines increases the risk of delirium in hospitalized seniors—calling for a review of certain prescribing practices.
Weight loss interventions can cause new skin issues to crop up for your patients
Paradoxically, bariatric surgery is sometimes responsible for the development of new pathologies.
Paradoxically, bariatric surgery is sometimes responsible for the development of new pathologies.
Weight loss interventions can cause new skin issues to crop up for your patients
Paradoxically, bariatric surgery is sometimes responsible for the development of new pathologies.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Weight loss interventions can cause new skin issues to crop up for your patients
Paradoxically, bariatric surgery is sometimes responsible for the development of new pathologies.
Paradoxically, bariatric surgery is sometimes responsible for the development of new pathologies.
The Theatre of Medicine: New course using performing arts to help doctors be more empathetic
The Theatre of Medicine: New course using performing arts to help doctors be more empathetic
Through principles of improv and theatre, the program aims to give physicians the tools to build deeper and more effective human connections with both their patients and their colleagues in the form o...
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January 6, 2026 at 4:26 PM
The Theatre of Medicine: New course using performing arts to help doctors be more empathetic
New clinical support platform Alifor uses AI to retrieve guidelines during patient consult
Created by Drs. Paul and Leandra Forman, Alifor integrates over 1,200 Canadian practice guidelines.
Created by Drs. Paul and Leandra Forman, Alifor integrates over 1,200 Canadian practice guidelines.
New clinical support platform Alifor uses AI to retrieve guidelines during patient consult
Created by Drs. Paul and Leandra Forman, Alifor integrates over 1,200 Canadian practice guidelines.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM
New clinical support platform Alifor uses AI to retrieve guidelines during patient consult
Created by Drs. Paul and Leandra Forman, Alifor integrates over 1,200 Canadian practice guidelines.
Created by Drs. Paul and Leandra Forman, Alifor integrates over 1,200 Canadian practice guidelines.
Happy Holidays from all of us at the Medical Post and Canadian Healthcare Network!
December 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Happy Holidays from all of us at the Medical Post and Canadian Healthcare Network!
Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Top Blogger Award winner, Dr. @melissayi!
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December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Top Blogger Award winner, Dr. @melissayi!
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Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Media Engagement Learner Award winner, Dr. Danielle Penney!
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December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Media Engagement Learner Award winner, Dr. Danielle Penney!
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Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Media Engagement Trailblazer Award winner, @dralykhanabdulla.bsky.social!
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Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Media Engagement Trailblazer Award winner, @dralykhanabdulla.bsky.social!
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Congratulations to DLSPH Assistant Prof. Dominik Nowak for winning The Medical Post 2025 Media Engagement Changemaker Award! (The Medical Post Magazine)
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December 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Congratulations to DLSPH Assistant Prof. Dominik Nowak for winning The Medical Post 2025 Media Engagement Changemaker Award! (The Medical Post Magazine)
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Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Media Engagement Changemaker Award winner, @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social!
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December 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Media Engagement Changemaker Award winner, @dominiknowakmd.bsky.social!
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Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Interprofessional Team Award winner SGS Geriatric Day Hospital professional staff team!
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December 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Interprofessional Team Award winner SGS Geriatric Day Hospital professional staff team!
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Guess who's the top blogger of 2025 at @themedicalpost.bsky.social? Congrats to all winners!
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There is such tremendous work happening in Canada by physicians, and our annual Medical Post Awards are a celebration of these accomplishments.
The Medical Post Awards are selected by peers of physician juries. Check out this year's winners!
The Medical Post Awards are selected by peers of physician juries. Check out this year's winners!
The Medical Post 2025 Awards Sizzle Reel
The Medical Post Awards support national independent physician voices, contributions to community, and practice innovation. Learn more about The Medical Post Awards…
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There is such tremendous work happening in Canada by physicians, and our annual Medical Post Awards are a celebration of these accomplishments.
The Medical Post Awards are selected by peers of physician juries. Check out this year's winners!
The Medical Post Awards are selected by peers of physician juries. Check out this year's winners!
Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Innovative Practice Award winner, Dr. Jack Rasmussen!
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Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Innovative Practice Award winner, Dr. Jack Rasmussen!
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Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Awards winners: Dr. Jack Rasmussen, (SGS) Geriatric Day Hospital, Dr. Dominik Nowak, Dr. Alykhan Abdulla, Dr. Danielle Penney, and Dr. Melissa Yuan-Innes!
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December 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Congratulations to the Medical Post 2025 Awards winners: Dr. Jack Rasmussen, (SGS) Geriatric Day Hospital, Dr. Dominik Nowak, Dr. Alykhan Abdulla, Dr. Danielle Penney, and Dr. Melissa Yuan-Innes!
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Health Canada recalls glucose monitors that may give patients incorrect readings
Health Canada recalls glucose monitors that may give patients incorrect readings
The federal agency is recalling some FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors that may provide incorrect glucose readings.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Health Canada recalls glucose monitors that may give patients incorrect readings