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The Struggle for Long-Term Care in British Columbia Barbara Donaldson, an 84-year-old woman from Victoria, has spent months waiting for a spot in a long-term care home. This includes six weeks in a hospital bed, as her condition worsened and she required more specialized care than her current living situation could provide. Her family now […]

Alberta Introduces New Auto Insurance System with Enhanced Benefits Alberta has unveiled significant updates to its new auto insurance system, which aims to provide better support for accident victims. The province introduced the Automobile Insurance Act in May, marking a shift towards what it calls a “care-first” approach. This model is set to launch on […]

Growing Use of AI in General Practice: Benefits and Risks General practitioners (GPs) are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with their daily tasks, particularly in the form of AI scribes. These tools listen to patient consultations and automatically generate summaries that are added to medical records. While this technology promises efficiency […]

The Male Contraceptive Pill: A New Era in Reproductive Responsibility The male contraceptive pill is getting closer to becoming a reality, with the potential to be available in the next few years. This development could mark a significant shift in how reproductive responsibility is shared between men and women. The drug, known as YCT-529, has […]

Understanding mRNA Vaccine Technology and Its Significance mRNA vaccine technology has revolutionized the way scientists approach disease prevention. Unlike traditional vaccines, which often use weakened or inactivated forms of a pathogen, mRNA vaccines work by delivering a genetic code that instructs cells to produce a specific protein. This protein then triggers an immune response, preparing […]

The Convergence of HR and IT in the Age of AI In many organizations, the roles of Human Resources (HR) and Information Technology (IT) have traditionally been distinct. HR focuses on managing people, while IT deals with technology infrastructure and systems. However, as companies increasingly adopt artificial intelligence (AI), a growing number of organizations are […]

The Rise of AI Scribes in Australian Healthcare Over the past year, Dr Grant Blashki has integrated a digital assistant into every patient consultation. This AI scribe listens to every word spoken during appointments and generates notes automatically. According to Dr Blashki, the system is generally accurate but not perfect. “Occasionally it mishears names or […]

Emergency Room Strain in Edmonton Hospitals More than 20 per cent of patients have left the emergency room at Royal Alexandra Hospital without being seen so far this year, according to provincial data. This figure highlights the growing pressure on Edmonton’s hospitals, as local emergency doctors warn that the healthcare system is struggling to meet […]

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: A Decade of Scandal and Repair The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow, a superhospital that cost £842 million to construct, has been plagued by controversy and escalating costs since its grand opening ten years ago. While the opening ceremony, attended by the late Queen Elizabeth, was a moment of […]