👉Ontario is eliminating the need for sick notes as part of efforts to reduce paperwork for family physicians. Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced this change alongside other measures aimed at freeing up primary care doctors for more patient-focused care. Employers will no longer require a doctor's note for employees to use their provincially-mandated annual sick leave. Instead, employees can provide self-attestations or receipts for over-the-counter medication. Additionally, Ontario is expanding an AI pilot program, called Scribe, to 150 primary care clinics. This AI technology transcribes and summarizes patient visits, reducing doctors' paperwork and allowing for more patient care.✅ . 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐣 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚, 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: +𝟏 (𝟔𝟒𝟕) 𝟐𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟔𝟔𝟓 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐣@𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 @manojkaratha_realtor . . #OntarioHealthcare #SickNotes #AIinMedicine #PrimaryCare #PatientCare #HealthTech #ReducingPaperwork #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews

👉Quebec is expanding its at-home care services to five more hospitals, allowing patients to receive treatment at home under medical supervision. Minister Sonia Bélanger announced the expansion, including hospitals such as Pierre-Boucher, Hôtel-Dieu, CHUM, Anna-Laberge, and McGill University Health Centre. This initiative, part of a larger plan, aims to reduce hospital stays and associated risks. Currently, four hospitals offer this service, with four more expected to join by the end of the year. Patients, whose conditions allow it and who have sufficient home support, can opt for this voluntary program, monitored by medical staff through connected devices.✅ . 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞, 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨'𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: +𝟏 (𝟒𝟑𝟕) 𝟗𝟖𝟐-𝟎𝟖𝟎𝟒 @neena.robin . . #Quebec #Healthcare #AtHomeCare #HospitalServices #PatientCare #MedicalSupervision #CHUM #MUHC #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews

👉Concerns arise as Canadian doctors critique the national task force's cancer screening guidelines, arguing they endanger lives by missing early detection opportunities. Specialists like Dr. Fred Saad and Dr. Martin Yaffe highlight discrepancies in recommendations for prostate and breast cancer screenings, respectively, urging a reevaluation of outdated protocols. While acknowledging the task force's cautious approach, critics stress the importance of balancing potential harms with the benefits of early detection. The debate intensifies amid provincial variations in screening programs and the crucial role of primary-care providers in patient recommendations.✅ . 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐓𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: +𝟏 (𝟔𝟒𝟕) 𝟔𝟕𝟑-𝟑𝟓𝟏𝟔 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: 𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥@𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 @kamalpillai_realtor . . #CancerScreening #HealthcareGuidelines #MedicalDebate #EarlyDetection #PatientCare #CanadianHealthcare #MedicalUpdates #PublicHealth #CancerPrevention #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews

👉Despite financial incentives offered by British Columbia to attract nurses to rural and remote areas, critics argue that these measures are insufficient to address the ongoing nursing shortage. Christina Rogers, a registered nurse in Terrace, highlights the challenges faced by nurses in such communities, including limited resources and increased workload. The provincial government's recent announcement of $237.6 million for nurse-to-patient ratios and signing bonuses up to $30,000 has been deemed inadequate by some, who emphasize the need for comprehensive solutions to retain nurses in these areas.✅ . 𝐓𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐚 & 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞! 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐣 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 +𝟏 (𝟔𝟒𝟕) 𝟖𝟗𝟒-𝟎𝟕𝟔𝟏 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐣.𝐦𝐮𝐤𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧@𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐭𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐚.𝐜𝐚 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐚.𝐜𝐚 𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐁𝐥𝐯𝐝, 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝟔𝐬 𝟎𝐂𝟐 @mukkadan.joseph . . #NurseShortage #BCHealthcare #RuralHealthcare #NurseRetention #HealthcareIncentives #NursingChallenges #PatientCare #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews

👉A Toronto family doctor has been suspended for three months following a disciplinary tribunal's findings of professional misconduct. Dr. Tahmoures Bahrami faced allegations of failing to adhere to proper examination protocols and making inappropriate comments about a patient's body. The tribunal highlighted instances where Bahrami failed to provide explanations for examinations, lacked appropriate draping during procedures, and made unwelcome comments. Despite no prior disciplinary history, concerns over Bahrami's conduct were noted in previous incidents, prompting mandated self-learning programs. The suspension reflects a serious response to breaches of patient trust and professional boundaries.✅ . 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞, 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨'𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: +𝟏 (𝟒𝟑𝟕) 𝟗𝟖𝟐-𝟎𝟖𝟎𝟒 @neena.robin . . #TorontoDoctor #DisciplinaryAction #ProfessionalMisconduct #PatientCare #InappropriateConduct #MedicalEthics #OntarioCollegeOfPhysiciansAndSurgeons #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews

👉British Columbia's Ministry of Health introduces historic nurse-to-patient ratios, setting a precedent in Canada. Covering six specific areas, including intensive care and general medicine, the ratios aim to enhance workload standards and fulfill a commitment to the B.C. Nurses' Union. B.C. becomes the first province in Canada to enforce such minimum ratios, a significant outcome of last year's contract negotiations. Health Minister Adrian Dix emphasizes the positive impact on patient care, nurse well-being, and the reduction of burnout risks. Ratios, developed in collaboration with the BCNU, align with successful models in Australia and California.✅ . 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞, 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨'𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: +𝟏 (𝟒𝟑𝟕) 𝟗𝟖𝟐-𝟎𝟖𝟎𝟒 @neena.robin . . #BCHealthcare #NursePatientRatios #CanadaHealthcare #NursingStandards #PatientCare #BCNU #HealthcareMilestone #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews

👉A recent report by the Public Policy Forum stresses the urgent need for Canada to transition its health records to a digital format accessible to all care team members by 2028. Criticizing the outdated handling of records, the report highlights the prevalence of fax machines and the consequent loss of information and referrals. Professionals like Dr. Kashif Pirzada lament the reliance on fax for specialist consults, stressing its inefficiency and potential for missed care opportunities. Despite some individual efforts towards electronic records, the system remains antiquated, hindering efficient communication and care delivery. Advocates emphasize the benefits of digitalization, including improved patient-physician relationships and reduced wait times. While federal funding is available for modernization, provincial uptake varies, with only a few provinces onboard so far. The overhaul is seen as crucial for maintaining staff and enhancing patient care nationwide.✅ . 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞, 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨'𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: +𝟏 (𝟒𝟑𝟕) 𝟗𝟖𝟐-𝟎𝟖𝟎𝟒 @neena.robin . . #DigitalTransformation #PublicHealth #HealthcareTechnology #PatientCare #Modernization #HealthPolicy #CanadianHealthcare #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews

👉Despite 2.1 million Canadians grappling with long COVID symptoms, including persistent fatigue and shortness of breath, specialized clinics across the country are shutting down. A recent Statistics Canada survey revealed that around 7% of the adult population, or approximately 2.1 million adults, are still affected by lingering COVID symptoms. Long COVID is defined as symptoms persisting three or more months after a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection. Individuals like 33-year-old Marcel from Toronto find themselves restricted, with the aftermath of long COVID requiring him to carry an oxygen tank for even short outings. The closure of specialized clinics adds to the challenges faced by those seeking answers and relief.✅ . 𝐓𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐚 & 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞! 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐣 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 +𝟏 (𝟔𝟒𝟕) 𝟖𝟗𝟒-𝟎𝟕𝟔𝟏 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐣.𝐦𝐮𝐤𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧@𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐭𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐚.𝐜𝐚 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐚.𝐜𝐚 𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐁𝐥𝐯𝐝, 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝟔𝐬 𝟎𝐂𝟐 @mukkadan.joseph . . #LongCOVID #HealthcareChallenges #SpecializedClinics #PostCOVIDSymptoms #MedicalResearch #PatientCare #CanadaHealthCare #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews