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MDLink to primary care
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This fall, the NLMA launched
MDLink, a new program that helps physicians gain access to primary care by connecting physician-patients with family physician-providers in their own community or a neighboring one. |
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Patient Blood Management
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By Daphne Osborne, MN, RN
The safety of
the blood supply has increased significantly with respect to blood borne
infectious disease transmission. However, adverse transfusion related
events remain major risks associated with allogeneic blood transfusion.
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New concussion guidelines released, new CMA CME on concussions
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This fall, the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation (ONF) released the updated
Second Edition of the Guidelines for Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Persistent Symptoms. |
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Make sure your investment portfolio is tax efficient
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By Trixie Baker, MD Physician Services
As year-end approaches, it’s a great time for investors to review their investment portfolio.
Ultimately, it’s not just about paying less tax
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h e a l t h t e c h n o l o g y
NLCHI launches HEALTHe NL Viewer
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Submitted Article
The Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information is moving ahead with implementation of the provincial electronic health record, HEALTHe Newfoundland and Labrador (HEALTHe NL).
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End-of-life issues dominate CMA debate, an Integrated Palliative Approach to Care launched
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Issues surrounding the physician role at the end-of-life took centre stage at this year’s CMA General Council meeting in Calgary. |
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From Peer to Peer
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By Jean-Marie Auffrey, MD
The evaluation of patient records makes up a major portion of the Atlantic Provinces Medical Peer Review assessment process. It is, therefore, essential for us to have some understanding of what our standards for patient records are. |
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Exciting new changes to Memorial University’s MD program
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Two exciting developments were made this fall at Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine. In September, the faculty launched an innovative, new undergraduate medical education program and the first-year class size
was increased to 80 students. |
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When the odds aren’t in your favour
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As a physician, you’ve likely witnessed the hardships of dealing with a critical illness. Aside from the obvious physical and mental battles involved, fighting critical illnesses is often an expensive proposition for the patient and their family. |
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Action on bike helmet legislation needed in time for 2014 season
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All provinces and territories must legislate bicycle helmet use for all ages, says the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) in its new position paper titled
Bicycle helmet use in Canada: The need for legislation to reduce the risk of head injury. |
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Discipline of Family Medicine an integral part of primary care in Newfoundland and Labrador
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By Dr. Cathy MacLean
With over 10,000 patients at four family medicine teaching clinics across St. John’s, full-time faculty of the Discipline of Family Medicine at Memorial make significant contributions to patient care. |
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Former NLMA President passes away
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The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association is saddened by the passing of former NLMA President Dr. Brian John Sturmey Harley. He passed away peacefully on August 22, 2013 in St. John's, NL at the age of 89. |
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CMA members have access to $395 clinical tool
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By Mr. Patrick Sullivan
DynaMed, an evidence-based point-of-care tool, has become one of the most popular clinical tools offered by the Canadian Medical Association since its introduction more than two years ago.
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Decorations, presents and the tax man
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By Mr.Chris Humby, Deloitte LLP
The holidays are here, presents have to be purchased, decorations put into place and planning is in full force for Christmas parties and family gatherings.
Income tax, RRSPs, the selling of shares and incorporation are often the last thing people think about. |
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MUN Med Gateway
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Did you know that
each year St. John’s welcomes many refugees who have fled their home country to escape combat zones, environmental devastation, or persecution based on sex, race, religion, nationality or political opinion? |
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CMA updates return-to-work policy
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By CMA Staff
Because of physicians' ever-increasing degree of responsibility in the return-to-work process, the CMA has updated its return-to-work policy,
The treating physician's role in helping patients return to work after an illness or injury.
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‘That’s our focus’
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By David Penney
A community challenge requires a community solution. That’s the approach a St. John’s community alliance has taken to address the issue of drug abuse and addiction among youth.
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Chronic Disorders Network Core launches new web portal
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The Chronic
Disorders Network Core provides health researchers and health care providers the opportunity to upload links to research articles that they believe would be helpful information to those affected by chronic disorders. |
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Nexus
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Nexus
DEFINED
A connected group or series; a bond, a connection.
Nexus is
published quarterly for Newfoundland and Labrador's physicians. It is a forum for
the exchange of views, ideas and information for members.
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