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In the imagination of many, it’s doctors who are front and centre in the medical world, but they’re far from the only ones on the medical front lines.

Receiving a notice of complaint from your provincial or territorial nursing regulatory body is one of the most stressful experiences anyone can face, and it’s only all the more pressing when you happen to be a nurse.

The role of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) has become an integral and dynamic component of Canada’s healthcare mosaic.

For many Canadian medical professionals in general (and dentists in particular in this case), the spectre of a malpractice lawsuit is a common concern.

The intersection of mental health and law in Canada presents a complex and nuanced landscape for many medical practitioners; ironically, medical practitioners themselves are often at risk of developing mental health concerns.

There’s more to the role of the modern pharmacist than the traditional (and critical) task of dispensing and compounding medication.

When it comes to the use of medical cannabis, it’s always important to note the ‘legal’ in the term. The legal framework surrounding cannabis for medical purposes in Canada has evolved over the years.