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- 1/4/2022
Alberta docs now allowed to bill for longer virtual appointments, related indirect care
The changes took effect Jan. 1, 2022 and the province is set to evaluate the changes over the coming year. - 1/4/2022
VIDEO: Meet new business columnist Bing Wang
Bing Wang, a pharmacist, entrepreneur and lawyer is joining the Pharmacy Practice + Business roster of columnists. - 1/4/2022
B.C.'s Dr. Henry says employers should plan now for lots of sick workers
Dr. Bonnie Henry said Tuesday that private companies, schools and healthcare sites must all prepare for a wave of illness by reinforcing safety protocols like physical distancing to protect as many people as possible. - 1/4/2022
A national license In Canada: Two medical professionals tell us why it matters
Dr. Stephen Cashman and nurse Marianne LeBlond have practiced medicine in over ten combined places across the country, we hear from them to understand the struggles and complications in relocating in terms of licensure. - 1/4/2022
How I got started working with Saskatchewan’s trans and gender diverse community
I didn’t learn about hormone therapy in medical school or residency. And suddenly I had a patient before me who needed me to act as her endocrinologist because otherwise she’d need to wait another year. - 1/4/2022
Pharmacists help patients succeed in kicking the habit
Chris Oliveiro wants to help people kick the tobacco habit. His efforts aren’t going up in smoke. “Yes, we are making an impact,” says the pharmacist/owner of Springdale Pharmacy in Brampton, Ont. - 1/4/2022
A Canada-wide look at the latest COVID-19 developments
There's a deluge of COVID-19-related news this week, so we're keeping it brief with highlights from different provinces. - 1/4/2022
Practising self care for physicians
Dr. Ginevra Mills, a reproductive specialist, tells us why self care matters particularly for physicians compared to other professions. - 1/4/2022
Poll: Is Omicron having an impact on your staffing?
As Omicron cuts a swath through the Canadian population, healthcare workers are extremely vulnerable to this virulent variant. - 1/4/2022
Blood test may one day predict severe pregnancy complication
Preeclampsia happens in around 1 of 20 pregnancies, usually in the third trimester, and can cause organ damage, stroke and preterm birth. Pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorders are among the leading causes of maternal death worldwide.