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Unlocking creativity – A strategy for developement and peace in Northern Ireland by Sir Ken Robinson

Northern Ireland is going through a social and economic revolution. The replacement of traditional industries by a knowledge-based economy is part of an international movement that is transforming work patterns and the nature of skills required by our employees. We can be rightly proud of our role as a world leader in the previous industrial […]

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The Canadian Adverse Events Study: The Incidence of Adverse Events Among Hospital Patients in Canada

Baker, G.R, P.G. Norton, V. Flintoft et al. 2004. “The Canadian Adverse Events Study: The Incidence of Adverse Events Among Hospital Patients in Canada.” CMAJ 170(11): 1678-1686.

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Letter from Richard Alvarez and Announcement from Graham Scott

Dear Friends and Colleagues I am writing to let you know that I will be launching a new release, as we say in the IT business, in my life later this summer.  I am stepping down  as President and CEO of Canada Health Infoway, effective August 1, 2014 (see the message from Infoway Board Chair […]

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Hay Group to reveal findings and insights on Board compensation

Details here. Board compensation in the Canadian broader public sector presents a unique challenge for stakeholders. Organizations must ensure that the level of compensation for directors is aligned to an organization’s size and complexity in order to motivate performance while being fair. Fulfilling all of these requirements can be more of an art than a science. […]

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As World’s Kids Get Fatter, Doctors Turn to the Knife

The Publisher Online* Over a long weekend I often pick up a newspaper from London, Calgary, St. John’s, Amsterdam or somewhere else. It provides insight I find interesting and often tweet (see @elongwoods). From time to time I will draw your attention to some of the news and stories that matter and come from independent […]

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Diablogue

The Diabloguer responsible for most (if not all) of the comments found on Diablogue is inevitably balanced and correct. That doesn’t mean you will agree. He can be critical and supportive when called for, he is always accurate and he has comments almost every day. Longwoods has re-published selected material from time to time — mostly using […]

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Canada: healthcare indicators Group 2: Australia, Belgium, Canada, France

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Need a doctor?

HEALTH SERVICES IN ONTARIO | January 2014 Health Care Connect will help you find a doctor or nurse practitioner in your community. Find healthcare in your community. Find health care locations by postal code or by type of service. Get to know your healthcare options. Find out what Family Health Teams, Nurse Practitioners, Diabetes Education […]

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A Guidebook to Patient Safety

Leading Practices: 2010 Advancing Patient Safety Through Ideas and Innovations Click here to download the PDF

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Quebec: New Health Reform Analysis (HRA) | January 2014

Abstract: In 2008, the Quebec government mandated the ninety-four Centres de Santé et des Services Sociaux (CSSS ­or Centres for Health and Social Services) to implement a Guichet d’Accès aux Clientèles Orphelines (GACO) – a centralized waiting list to help patients without a family physician find one. Specifically, the goal of GACOs is to increase […]

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