Editorial * Éditorial:

J. Hoey

Editor's preface
CMAJ 1997 156: 149. [PDF]  

J. Hoey

Mot du rédacteur en chef
CMAJ 1997 156: 151. [PDF]  

News and analysis * Nouvelles et analyses:

CMA sets rules for sale of prescribing data
CMAJ 1997 156: 155. [PDF]  

Breach of confidentiality angers Ontario MDs
CMAJ 1997 156: 155. [PDF]  

Truer words were never written
CMAJ 1997 156: 155-156. [PDF]  

Manitoba MDs issue problem-gambling warning
CMAJ 1997 156: 155. [PDF]  

Frequent-visitor status for 13% of Canadians
CMAJ 1997 156: 156. [PDF]  

More Canadian MDs head south for training
CMAJ 1997 156: 156. [PDF]  

Hewett named president, CEO of MD Management
CMAJ 1997 156: 156-157. [PDF]  

Necessity the mother of invention
CMAJ 1997 156: 156. [PDF]  

Hold the Bair hugs
CMAJ 1997 156: 157. [PDF]  

Don't use medical excuses to escape breathalyser, MDs warn
CMAJ 1997 156: 157. [PDF]  

Essay contest entries invited
CMAJ 1997 156: 157. [PDF]  

Degree program in ayurveda
CMAJ 1997 156: 157. [PDF]  

C. J. Brown

Stopping stroke
CMAJ 1997 156: 157. [PDF]  

Letters * Correspondance:

J. G. Ray

Those MCC examination blues
CMAJ 1997 156: 161. [PDF]  

S. Workman

A message for Mr. Rose
CMAJ 1997 156: 161. [PDF]  

K. S. Joseph and M. S. Kramer

Canadian infant mortality: 1994 update
CMAJ 1997 156: 161-163. [PDF]  

B. W. Jespersen

Beware the curriculum-reform troops
CMAJ 1997 156: 163-166. [PDF]  

G. L. Sanders

Calgary curriculum on gay and lesbian issues
CMAJ 1997 156: 166. [PDF]  

R. O. Stephens, P. Pitt, and J. Patrick

Curing and killing
CMAJ 1997 156: 166-167. [PDF]  

L. R. Begin

Death of an Asian immigrant
CMAJ 1997 156: 167. [PDF]  

Research * Recherche:

B. Chan, G. Anderson, and R. E. Dales

Spirometry utilization in Ontario: practice patterns and policy implications
CMAJ 1997 156: 169-176. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

P. D. McNeely, P. C. Hebert, R. E. Dales, A. M. O'Connor, G. A. Wells, D. McKim, and K. E. Sullivan

Deciding about mechanical ventilation in end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: how respirologists perceive their role
CMAJ 1997 156: 177-183. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

V. H. Hamilton, C. Levinton, Y. St-Pierre, and F. Grimard

The effect of tobacco tax cuts on cigarette smoking in Canada
CMAJ 1997 156: 187-191. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

Review * Synthèse:

J. C. Bailar and B. MacMahon

Randomization in the Canadian National Breast Screening Study: a review for evidence of subversion
CMAJ 1997 156: 193-199. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

T. A. Young

Teaching medical students to lie -- the disturbing contradiction: medical ideals and the resident-selection process
CMAJ 1997 156: 219-222. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

P. C. Hebert, B. Hoffmaster, K. C. Glass, and P. A. Singer

Bioethics for clinicians: 7. Truth telling
CMAJ 1997 156: 225-228. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

Commentary * Commentaire:

N. R. Anthonisen

Spirometric testing: How much is enough?
CMAJ 1997 156: 202-204. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

L. W. Green

Taxes and the tobacco wars
CMAJ 1997 156: 205-206. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

N. F. Boyd

The review of randomization in the Canadian National Breast Screening Study: Is the debate over?
CMAJ 1997 156: 207-209. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Bryant

The review of randomization in the Canadian National Breast Screening Study: What does the verdict mean for clinicians?
CMAJ 1997 156: 213-215. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

Experience * Expérience:

S. Cameron

Learning from Amy: A remarkable patient provokes anguished debate about rationality, autonomy and the right to die
CMAJ 1997 156: 229-231. [PDF]  

Public health * Santé publique:

D. M. Patrick

HIV postexposure prophylaxis: new recommendations
CMAJ 1997 156: 233. [PDF]  

D. M. Patrick

Prophylaxie consécutive à une exposition au VIH : nouvelles recommandations
CMAJ 1997 156: 234. [PDF]  

Features * Chroniques:

C. Gray

Tobacco wars: the bloody battle between good health and good politics
CMAJ 1997 156: 237-240. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

P. Sullivan and A. Kothari

Right to bill may affect amount of tobacco counselling by MDs
CMAJ 1997 156: 241-243. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

P. Sullivan and A. Kothari

MDs urged to refuse interviews because of company's tobacco policy
CMAJ 1997 156: 243. [PDF]  

S. Wharry

Canada a country of two solitudes when smoking rates among anglophones, francophones compared
CMAJ 1997 156: 244-245. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

S. Wharry

Pharmacy tobacco ban does not cause bankruptcy
CMAJ 1997 156: 245. [PDF]  

A. Robinson

Kit helps physicians, women work together to weigh HRT risks, benefits
CMAJ 1997 156: 248-250. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Robinson

Development of decision aid a team effort
CMAJ 1997 156: 250. [PDF]  

N. Baer

Fraud worries insurance companies but should concern physicians too, industry says
CMAJ 1997 156: 251-256. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

J. Lyttle

Is informed consent possible in the rapidly evolving world of DNA sampling?
CMAJ 1997 156: 257-258. [Medline Abstract] [PDF]  

Books and other media * Livres et autres documents:

G. Cummings

ABC of Major Trauma
CMAJ 1997 156: 261-262. [PDF]  

R. J. McKendry

Alternative Therapies for Cancer and Arthritis
CMAJ 1997 156: 261. [PDF]  

J. Bayduza

Managing Food Allergy and Intolerance: A Practical Guide
CMAJ 1997 156: 262. [PDF]  

M. Panisset

ABC de la maladie d'Alzheimer
CMAJ 1997 156: 262-263. [PDF]  

Resources * Ressources:

On_the_Net@cma.ca/Sur_le_Net@cma.ca
CMAJ 1997 156: 269. [PDF]  

Pulse * Médicogramme:

Gradual decrease in MD workload
CMAJ 1997 156: 328. [PDF]  

La charge de travail des médecins décroît
CMAJ 1997 156: 328. [PDF]  

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