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- 5/13/2010
West Winds Primary Health Centre offers Saskatoon patients a holistic approach
During one of his Wednesday rounds, Dr. Keith Ogle, chair of academic family medicine at the University of Saskatchewan and a member of West Winds Primary Health Centre in Saskatoon, was asked a question about drug interactions. Before answering, he signalled the pharmacist educator down the hall to join the group and answer the question. - 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. - 5/13/2010
LOYAL project uses technology and multidisciplinary support to help patients in Quebec reach BP targets
Even though the effects of optimal management of blood pressure (BP) on mortality and morbidity rates have been clearly established, the majority of hypertension patients do not properly monitor their condition. - 5/13/2010
The patient-centred approach
Rise in chronic disease brings the importance of selfcare into sharper focus