#AdminBurden in medicine hurts both patients and providers. A national discussion is vital to prevent #PhysicianBurnout, especially in primary care. Here’s how CMA is tackling the issue: bit.ly/3SB5S4n

Gender identity is a health issue, and every step should be taken to ensure that all children and youth can achieve optimal health. #CDNhealth #CDNpoli cma.ca/about-us/what-…

🆕Study predicts a business-as-usual approach in our approach. to #food systems would leave: 🛑640 million people underweight by 2050, 🛑while obesity would increase by 70%. theguardian.com/environment/20… By jonathanwatts

Manitoba doctors say red tape is going down winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video/c2859173… Doctors Manitoba Sask Medical Assoc. Canadian Medical Association

Everyone deserves access to the medical support necessary for authentic self-expression. bit.ly/3UK1f9y #CDNHealth #CDNpoli

Well, here’s a transformative gift that could truly enhance diversity in medicine: $1 Billion Donation Will Provide Free Tuition at a Bronx Medical School nytimes.com/2024/02/26/nyr…

Pleased to meet CanadianPM. Progress made re: bilat agreement in Manitoba. We also talked re: Canadian Medical Association statement on gender identity. At the ❤️ of these convos: improving #AccessToCare. Everyone deserves access to medical support they need, free from political interference.

💯 years of medical women in Canada! Time to celebrate! Join us in Ottawa Sept 27-28 for our AGM/ conference. Honoured to have presenters Senator Rebecca Patterson and Dr. Kathleen Ross + award winner Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer 🇨🇦! FMWC2024.com to register

Physicians continue to work longer hours than the average of the Canadian workforce, but over the last 3 decades, work hours have decreased among male physicians. ➡️ cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.… Boris Kralj, PhD CHEPA McMaster Economics HEI Health Policy PhD @CRCDN

Sorry to have missed it - sounds like a great event!

“Use your voice. We need voices that are grounded in science & data more than ever” Severn Suzuki at #ICAM2024 plenary on #planetaryhealth

I am worried about how the new capital gains rules for corporations will drive family doctors out of primary care. This is a good read about the new rules and the impact on family physicians.

My latest for Maclean's:

Very good overview of the Canadian health care system, its evolution and the current state of private funding. Well worth a read.

A new #DoctorsofBC policy resolution calls for the elimination of #SickNotes to reduce physician burdens, support patient safety, and improve the efficiency of health care in British Columbia. ow.ly/stcn50RRsuG

Registration is now open for #ICPH2024 – an opportunity for physicians around the world to connect and heal their wellbeing. Physician health and burnout is at a crisis point. Now’s the time to harness meaningful connections to make change. Learn more: bit.ly/3RIYjYH

For the last year, the CMA has been on a national listening tour, consulting with health professionals, patients and the public about the balance of public and private health care in Canada. Here’s a look at what we’ve learned: bit.ly/3Y5H1bV #HealthSystem101

NEW BRUNSWICK TOURISM VIDEO

Right in my neck of the woods - doctors here very frustrated with the collision of clinical medicine and politics. Very unfortunate.

Well Doc Alberta will be expanding nationally to Well Doc Canada with the help of a $5M grant from CMA, MD and Scotiabank. Congratulations! This is great news for #physicianwellness #physicianhealth Canadian Medical Association newswire.ca/news-releases/…