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Understanding Bill C-7

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Expanded availability and safeguards for the provision of MAID
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Mohs Surgery Now Available in Nova Scotia

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May 2021
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New micrographic surgery program brings care and cure to N.S.
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Krista Wood
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Room to Grow

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May 2021
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Your DNS
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Doctors Nova Scotia provides a suite of benefits for new parents
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Honouring our Members

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Meet Dr. Margaret Casey and the other 2021 Doctors Nova Scotia award winners
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Janice Hudson
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PLDP application form

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Apply to participate in the 2021-22 Physician Leadership Development Program

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Mental Health and Addictions

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Dr. Alex Mitchell

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Introducing the Addiction Medicine Consult Service

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April 2021
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Easily accessible clinical advice now available by phone
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