Tag: patient access
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New rules reshaping private maternity care in public hospitals
What’s changing and who it affects From 1 January, a sweeping change takes effect for consultants who hold public-only contracts. The vast majority will no longer be permitted to treat private patients within public hospital settings. While the rule spans several specialties, its impact on maternity care—where private patients in public hospitals have historically sought…
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Quebec Family Doctors Back Province-wide Pay Agreement in 97% Vote
Overview: A Strong Mandate for Change Quebec’s family doctors have given a decisive show of support for a new provincial pay agreement, with 97% voting in favor. This landslide mandate signals broad consensus among front-line clinicians on reforming how primary care is financed and delivered in the province. While specifics of the agreement are still…
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Unacceptable waits for adult gender clinic appointments prompt urgent review
Introduction: a growing concern for transgender adults Patients seeking gender-affirming care in adult clinics are experiencing long and unpredictable waits, according to a new review highlighting systemic delays. The findings indicate that many individuals facing gender dysphoria are left waiting months for initial assessments, diagnosis, and treatment decisions. As health systems struggle to balance safety,…
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England’s Waiting Crisis: Adults with Eating Disorders Face Months-Long Delays for Treatment
Overview: A Nation Waiting for Vital Care New findings from England’s National Audit of Eating Disorders (NAED) reveal a troubling reality for adults living with eating disorders: some are waiting for up to 700 days to begin essential treatment. The landmark report, the first of its kind from NAED, sheds light on access gaps, the…
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Australia’s Medicinal Cannabis Clash: Government in a Bind Over Banned Doctor
Overview: A regulatory dilemma in Australian medicinal cannabis Australia’s medicinal cannabis program sits at a crossroad. A handful of pharmacies nationwide are scrambling to fill a gap left by a physician banned from prescribing cannabis by the Medical Board of Australia. The situation has put the government in a difficult position: ensure patient access to…
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Medicinal Cannabis in Australia: Government in a Bind
Overview: a policy shock hits Australia’s medicinal cannabis landscape Australia’s medicinal cannabis sector is in a state of flux after the Medical Board of Australia banned a practitioner from prescribing cannabis. The move has upended a small, but crucial, supply chain that patients rely on for therapies ranging from chronic pain to conditions such as…
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AMTI Advances Healthcare and Training with Board Decisions
AMTI Moves to Strengthen Healthcare and Training Abbotabad — In a decisive step toward strengthening healthcare delivery and medical education, the Ayub Medical Teaching Institution (AMTI) Board of Governors (BoG) has approved a comprehensive package of reforms. The plan focuses on expanding patient access, upgrading facilities, and broadening training opportunities for medical staff, with an…
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Cheaper Cancer and Chronic Condition Medicines Now on PBS: A Vital Step for Australian Patients
New PBS Listings Bring Cheaper Treatments for Cancer and Chronic Conditions Australian patients battling cancer and chronic conditions can breathe easier as a series of new and expanded medicines have been listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This move is designed to reduce out-of-pocket costs for families and improve access to life-changing therapies that…
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Quebec Doctors Flock to Ontario: Surge in Licences Highlights Healthcare Policy Shifts
Background: Why the Rush to Ontario? In the weeks following the passage of Bill 2, which reforms physician compensation and access to practice across provinces, Ontario has seen a notable uptick in applications from doctors trained in Quebec. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) confirmed a wave of inquiries and completed applications…
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NHS Turns a Corner: Sacking Middle Managers Boosts Efficiency, Says Wes Streeting
Introduction: A Turning Point for the NHS The National Health Service appears to be turning a corner, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who points to latest data showing improved efficiency after a targeted reduction in middle management. The shift is framed as a pragmatic move to streamline decision-making, free up clinical time, and accelerate…