CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne
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Physicians for Global Survival (Canada), formerly known as Canadian Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, has changed its name and broadened its mission in an effort to increase membership. The group's international interests include banning antipersonnel land mines and having the threat or use of nuclear weapons declared illegal. ⋯ The president-elect Dr. Konia Trouton of the University of Calgary, says the association is the "ethical voice of the medical profession in its concern for social justice."
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During the recent scientific assembly of the Manitoba chapter of the College of Family Physicians (CFPC), a session was devoted to the ways health care reform has affected family medicine. Doctors listened to guest speakers from the CFPC, Manitoba Medical Association and provincial Ministry of Health, and there was a stimulating discussion about the critical issues facing FPs.
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This month Canada will host the largest conference ever held on the worldwide epidemic of AIDS. More than 12,000 participants from over 130 countries are expected to convene in Vancouver from July 7 to 12 for the XI International Conference on AIDS. ⋯ The pandemic is still growing at an alarming rate, and governments need to be reminded that a failure to commit funding and resources to the extension of programs for AIDS research, prevention and care is both cynical and unwise. Now is the time to redouble our efforts, not to abandon them.
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Comment Letter Comparative Study
Selecting your surgeon an advantage Canada has over the UK.