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- 9/20/2022
Vitals: FPs by the numbers
What do the numbers tell us about the family physicians of Canada? - 9/20/2022
NAPRA issues a clarification on vaccine scheduling
The clarification applies to vaccines, such as the COVID-19 vaccine, that aren’t listed in the National Drug Schedules - 9/20/2022
‘I always do X, so I must have this time, too’
Doctors can’t remember every medical procedure they do, and a judge found compelling this surgeon’s argument that the risks are always outlined. - 9/20/2022
Dental care legislation among the first bills on the docket as Parliament resume
If granted royal assent, Bill C-31 would provide qualifying families with children under the age of 12 with up to $650 per child each year to pay for dental care services, depending on their household income. - 9/20/2022
CPSA seeking 2 new members for its competence committee
In order to qualify as a committee members, doctors must hold an active, valid permit to practise in the province. - 9/19/2022
‘Help Us Help You’ campaign helps pharmacies in Nova Scotia talk to the public about their services
The Nova Scotia Pharmacy Association launched the campaign to advise the public on how to make their interactions with pharmacies more efficient. - 9/19/2022
Will Newfound and Labrador’s pharmacists soon have an extended scope of practice?
Newfound and Labrador’s Health Minister Tom Osborne has said that an update on pharmacists scope of practice is coming soon. - 9/19/2022
Long COVID plan, funding decisions in the works, Moore says
Hospitals have been submitting proposals to Ontario Health, and now the province is working to provide guidance to primary care professionals on how to care for patients with long COVID symptoms. - 9/19/2022
Just half of Canadians plan to get their flu shot this fall
The potential for a weak flu shot uptake could combine with a difficult flu season and stress the health-care system further, says Danielle Paes, Chief Pharmacist Officer of the CPhA