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- 3/9/2023
Duclos warns provinces to stop letting patients be charged for virtual healthcare
In a letter sent on Thursday, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos warned his provincial and territorial counterparts that medically necessary services are covered by the Canada Health Act, even if they are provided online or by phone. - 3/9/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Shenaz Singh: "My key motivator is people."
My key motivator is people. The impact we have on our patients’ day in and out is extremely rewarding. - 3/9/2023
Canada's first woman physician: Who was Dr. Jennie Trout?
As a young woman, Jennie was struck with severe neurological illness that left her housebound and miserable. Eventually, her struggle ceased when she was treated using the breakthrough technology of electrotherapy. Her recovery is what inspired her to become a physician. - 3/9/2023
Family of Manitoba woman who died after aborted medical flight sues province
The family of a woman who died during the COVID-19 pandemic is suing the Manitoba government and health agencies, alleging that cuts to healthcare and improper medical decisions contributed to her death. - 3/9/2023
Law delaying expansion of assisted dying regime to March 2024 passes
The expansion, which was originally slated for March 17, would include people whose sole underlying condition is a mental disorder. - 3/9/2023
Ottawa claws back $82M from health transfers to 8 provinces charging private fees
Eight provinces will see reductions in their next health transfer from the federal government over fees charged to patients in 2020 and 2021. - 3/9/2023
The (pharmacy) funny pages: Nah, the pandemic didn't affect my mental health. Not one bit!
A recent study suggested that—on a total population level, anyway—the pandemic hasn't had that significant an impact on our mental health. People took to social media to, shall we say, disagree . . . - 3/9/2023
The (medical) funny pages: Nah, the pandemic didn't affect my mental health. Not one bit!
A recent study suggested that—on a total population level, anyway—the pandemic hasn't had that significant an impact on our mental health. People took to social media to, shall we say, disagree . . . - 3/8/2023
Minor ailments: What do pharmacy students think?
The pharmacy industry has been jumping for joy with the scope of practice expansions of late—but what does the next generation think? - 3/8/2023
Three Ontario hospitals performing pilot project for children and youth with complex needs
The program is intended to connect families to a team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, social workers and behavioural consultants.