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- 5/16/2010
New devices aim to stave off joint replacement
Options are growing for patients who aren’t yet ready for arthroplasty - 5/16/2010
Kids’ eating disorders need closer scrutiny
Patients with most, but not all, symptoms of anorexia nervosa and bulimia often need clinical attention - 5/16/2010
Poor mental health predicts dissatisfaction with arthroplasty
Addressing psychiatric problems before surgery may improve outcomes - 5/16/2010
Company launches Canadian drug plan cooperative
New coalition enables organizations to improve corporate drug plan management to achieve immediate and long-term drug plan efficiencies and savings benefiting employees and employers - 5/16/2010
Ontario legislation updates: NP-led clinics expanding; pharmacy proposals controversial
In December 2009, the Ontario Legislature gave final Royal Assent to the Regulated Health Professions Statute Law Amendment Act, 2009 (Bill 179), which introduces expanded scopes of practice for 17 healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, nurses and physiotherapists. Respective regulatory bodies are developing supporting regulations that are required before providers can practice under the expanded scopes. - 5/13/2010
National and provincial policymakers lay groundwork for interprofessional care
While still a relatively new concept in Canada, interprofessional health care is gaining momentum among both legislators and frontline healthcare professionals. That joint push is a positive sign, considering the considerable investments required in research, training and infrastructure in order to shift the delivery of health care to interprofessional practice.