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Press Review - November 15, 2013
Check out our review of recent medical stories in the media - <strong>Top Story: </strong>When the Doctor Disappears. Read this and - 11/14/2013
New Zealand pharmacies could soon accept Condom Cards
Teens as young as 13 would be entitled to 12 free condom packs under publically funded program. - 11/14/2013
More mental health services available for Ontario students
A new mental health help line is specifically geared to college and university students in Ontario. Launched by the Ontario government in October, the service is part of the province’s $257-million Mental Health and Addiction Strategy announced in 2011. - 11/14/2013
Saskatchewan docs urged to comment on mental health, addictions services
The Government of Saskatchewan is calling on patients and their healthcare providers to share experiences in helping to develop the province’s 10-year Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan. - 11/14/2013
Texas proposal would eliminate pharmacist-to-technician ratio requirement
But national community pharmacists association speaks out against plan. - 11/14/2013
Health Canada considering changing paper records requirements
Pharmacies may no longer be required to maintain paper copies of prescriptions. - 11/13/2013
B.C. doctor rapped for prescribing controlled drugs to female patients, despite ban
Dr. Patrick Michael Nesbitt, of Maple Ridge B.C., has admitted to breaching the terms of an agreement he had made with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) in 2010. - 11/13/2013
New naturopath regulations could create turf war
The Ontario Medical Association says patient safety could be at risk if new draft regulations are approved to give naturopaths more prescribing power and the ability to order tests. - 11/13/2013
Are pharmacies using flu shots to sell non-evidence based supplements?
Don't get me wrong, I support pharmacists administering flu shots. However, it's not all sunshine. - 11/13/2013
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