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- 3/31/2023
Clock ticks on Liberal NDP deal as budget omits pharmacare bill promised in 2023
Noticeably absent from the NDP leader’s recent speech, and from the 2023-24 spending plan, was any mention of one of his party’s biggest priorities: pharmacare. - 3/31/2023
What is xylazine? A medical toxicologist explains how it increases overdose risk, and why Narcan can still save a life
Xylazine is increasingly appearing within the U.S. supply of illicit opioids like fentanyl and heroin. - 3/31/2023
‘An antiquated and romantic notion’: N.L. premier says solo clinic practice will become a thing of the past in his province
Premier Dr. Andrew Furey says the Doc Martin model of healthcare will slowly fade away in favour of team-based models. - 3/31/2023
N.S. doctor denies alleged negligence in case of woman who died after long ER wait
Allison Holthoff died at the Cumberland Regional Health Centre in Amherst, N.S., due to complications associated with an untreated splenic aneurysm, according to a statement of claim filed Feb. 22. - 3/31/2023
QUIZ: Getting fooled by fake research
In honour of April Fool’s Day, here’s a quiz on fraud and falsity in medicine. Based on real, honest facts. No fooling! - 3/31/2023
1 in 4 employers see increase in mental health sick leave: survey
Mental health discussions in the workplace are on the rise, suggesting stigma may be lessening. - 3/31/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Peter Namis: "... the post-2010 pharmacy era has forced many pharmacists and business owners to pivot and adapt."
If you have an idea, something that will make life better for pharmacists, or patients, or both, explore it at all costs. You never know when your idea might change the way we practise. After all, a better future for all pharmacists is a safer future for all patients. - 3/31/2023
Saskatchewan to spend $1.3 million to hire new physician assistants
Health Minister Paul Merriman said they’re part of a larger plan that also looks to enhance what nurse practitioners and doctors can offer. - 3/31/2023
U.S. FDA approves over the counter Narcan. Here's what it means
It’s a move that some advocates have long sought as a way to improve access to a life-saving drug, though the exact impact will not be clear immediately.