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- 4/8/2010
Nurses vehemently oppose new Quebec user fees
Grassroots group says fees violate principle of universal access, urges federal Minister of Health to investigate. - 4/8/2010
Ontario reform: The fallout
For customers, drug system changes could mean higher fees, longer lines, less service and hindered access to new generics—and similar reforms may spread across Canada. - 4/7/2010
OTC Counselling Challenge: Prevention the best strategy for allergies
Jeff Wright, a 25-year-old male, presents at the pharmacy counter wanting to know the best product to treat allergies. Here's what you should know and recommend. - 4/7/2010
CAMH starts building new mental health centre
'Urban village' rises on site of former lunatic asylum - 4/7/2010
Axe falls harder than expected on Ontario pharmacies
Government: the days of inflated prescription drug prices paid on the backs of patients are over - 4/7/2010
The Healthcare Interview: Canada’s EMR guru evaluates the challenges that lie ahead
Dr. Alan Brookstone, founder of CanadianEMR.ca, is probably the most knowledgeable physician in Canada about electronic medical records. While technology has certainly made advancements, efforts have been stalled by platform inconsistencies, undefined standards and the slow pace of government agencies in developing programs. Here, Dr. Brookstone talks about what has gone wrong with EMRs, what can go right, and the role of the three Ps: politics, policy and privacy.