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- 10/31/2013
Accuracy of statistics on fatal drug reactions questioned
TORONTO | The author of a new article published by the Canadian Health Policy Institute questions the validity of statistics about fatal adverse drug reactions commonly cited by those who advocate for increased regulation of new drugs in Canada. - 10/30/2013
Suspended MD 'overcharged' medical marijuana patients, advertised himself as pot doctor
A Saskatchewan doctor who has had repeated run-ins with his provincial college has been given an “indefinite suspension” after he overcharged two patients seeking medical marijuana. - 10/30/2013
Trust fund established for Lori Fasano
The pharmacy industry has rallied together to create a trust fund for Lori Fasano, a pharmacist and pharmacy executive who recently suffered an acquired brain injury (ABI) that has left her with significant physical limitations. - 10/30/2013
OMA president: Let's talk end-of-life care
- 10/30/2013
Help prevent acetaminophen overdose, hepatotoxicity
Review toxicity risk factors and safe doses with patients. - 10/30/2013
NP awareness campaign launches: Canadian Nurses Association says ‘It’s About Time’
The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) campaign to raise awareness about nurse practitioners (NPs), which focuses on how NPs improve access to quality health care and reduce wait times, is being launched today in Ontario. . - 10/30/2013
Canada falling behind in tackling hepatitis C, says liver foundation
TORONTO | More than 300,000 Canadians are living with hepatitis C, yet only 2% of them have undergone treatment for this potentially fatal liver disease. Many go undiagnosed until it is too late. - 10/29/2013
Doctor, is your Facebook profile exposing you to professional breaches?
OTTAWA | The Canadian Medical Association is reminding members that Facebook profiles could pose a big ethical and professional breach for doctors as a new study suggests some physicians haven't locked down their privacy settings enough. - 10/28/2013
Canada's health-care spending growth rate is slowing down: CIHI
The growth rate of health-care spending is gradually slowing in Canada, with the nation spending about $6,000 on each citizen this year. - 10/28/2013
Drug death stat may be overblown
Report criticizes use of ‘100,000 deaths’ figure from U.S.