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Religious Doctors Not More Likely to Care For Poor

According to a study published to be published in the July-August issue of the journal Annals of Family Medicine, Inc. , physicians who are more religious “do not appear to disproportionately care for the underserved.”

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Care homes 'lacking NHS services'

Vulnerable people in care homes may be struggling to get access to GPs and routine medicines in England, a review suggests.

NHS trusts 'ration eye surgery'

A growing number of primary care trusts are placing restrictions on access to eye surgery, figures obtained by campaigners show.

Edmonton military families to get better health care

The Canadian military and Edmonton Medicentres clinics signed a memorandum Friday making healthcare more accessible for military families.

Ontario outlines steps to help seniors stay at home

Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews says proposed measures to help seniors stay in their homes include more house calls by doctors, more access to home care for seniors in need, and special co-ordinators to ensure seniors receive the right care.

Most off-reserve aboriginal kids in excellent health

Most First Nations and Métis children living off reserve reported excellent or very good health but factors like poor housing conditions and access to medical care seem to make a difference, a report suggests.