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Editorials / BY: Brian Day, MB September 2016
... too long. But the complexities of the wait-list issue suggest careful study and planning before we try to solve a problem that may be much smaller than we imagine.” These examples ... study groups around the world have verified this. In 2010, Italian health law expert Giandeomenico Barcellona, ...
Editorials / BY: Jasmine Grewal, MD, FRCPC September 2016
... increased by 85% from 1985 to 2000 and by 55% from 2000 to 2010, consistent with the concept that the greatest survival ... diseases such as hypertension and coronary artery disease may have a significant negative impact on patients with ... about common issues and available resources. In this theme issue we attempt to bridge some knowledge gaps with four ...
Editorials / BY: Saul Isserow, MBBCh April 2016
... our pleasure to be guest editors for this two-part theme issue on sports cardiology containing articles aimed at ... for those with known cardiac disease and those who may be at risk for other reasons. The articles highlight our ... is the love child of discussions held during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, when Dr Jack Taunton ...
ICBC / BY: Tanya Heuchert, BA, LLB, January/February 2010
... have now been legislated, will come into force on 1 July 2010. Part 11 deals entirely with experts. There have been ... In such a case, the joint expert is the only expert who may give expert opinion evidence in the action on a particular issue unless the court grants an order allowing additional ...
Editorials / BY: Brian Day, MB May 2010
... the need for evolution in our health system. While many may criticize President Obama’s health reforms in the US ... polls show only 37% support), he did at least take on an issue that was cont­roversial and difficult—an attitude ... in their own country.  An Angus Reid poll in February 2010 revealed that 68% of Canadians believe that many changes ...
Editorials / BY: Susan E. Haigh, MD October 2010
... small. Without effective intervention, though, they may well become staggering in the future. Preventing ... in dietary and lifestyle habits. This is a very complex issue and intervention must take place at a number of ... and their mandate involved achieving five goals by 2010. Three of these related to healthier food and exercise ...
ICBC / BY: Laura Jensen, MD, March 2009
... some of this controversy, The Bone and Joint Decade 2000–2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders was ... were published in a supplement to last February’s issue of the journal  Spine  (Spine 2008;33[4 ... 1995;20[8 suppl]:S1–73). While these publications may be considered the gold standard in WAD medical issues, ...
ICBC / BY: Tanya Heuchert, BA, LLB, June 2008
... the parties must agree on the identity of the expert, the issue to be addressed, the facts and assumptions to be ... Once appointed, the joint expert is the only expert who may give expert opinion at the trial on the particular issue ... approved, the new rules will probably come into effect in 2010. Updates on the status of the proposed changes as well ...