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- 11/15/2021
POLL: Are we starting to see a shortage of pharmacy workers in Canada?
Pharmacists have been among the hardest-working heroes throughout this pandemic. In a recent poll, 60% per cent of pharmacists told us they were operating at less-than-optimal staffing levels and 21% said they’re actively seeking staff at this time. - 11/15/2021
Ontario to allow pharmacies to offer symptomatic COVID-19 testing
Currently, pharmacies can only do COVID-19 tests for people without symptoms, who haven't been in contact with someone with COVID-19, and aren't part of an outbreak investigation. - 11/15/2021
Doctor as patient: Six months into a Parkinson's diagnosis
Dr. Mark Wise is coming up on the six-month mark after his Parkinson's disease diagnosis. - 11/15/2021
WATCH: Short film 'The Clinic' portrays how trans patients can experience healthcare differently
The project comes from The Get REAL Movement, a non-profit focused on fighting issues of discrimination in schools and workplaces. - 11/15/2021
Key reminders for B.C. pharmacists in the wake of flooding and landslides
The college sought to remind pharmacists of the policies in place for emergency supplies of medicine for patients as well as unanticipated pharmacy closures. - 11/15/2021
N.L. medical officer of health's says her experience highlights need for a national physician's licence in Canada
Hired for a leadership role in a new province during the pandemic, Dr. Monika Dutt was worried her long-term licence wouldn't come through before her temporary one expired. - 11/15/2021
Refresher on recent CPSBC practice standard updates
Treating family members, ending patient-registrant relationship and more. - 11/15/2021
Breaking news: Ontario pharmacies to offer symptomatic COVID-19 testing
According to a senior government source not authorized to speak for the government, Ontario pharmacies will soon be able to offer COVID-19 testing for symptomatic people.