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- 7/7/2021
Providing physicians with feedback reduces antibiotic overprescribing
A study published in JAMA this week found that providing physicians with feedback about their antibiotic prescribing can enhance both patient outcomes and health system sustainability. - 7/7/2021
When are family docs supposed to find the time to reach out to the unvaccinated?
The Ontario government is looking to family doctors to close the unvaccinated gaps in their patient populations. But how exactly are they going to make the time? - 7/7/2021
Alberta finance minister, health provider want to roll back pay to nurses
The salary rollback proposed by Health Minister Travis Toews and Alberta Health Services is part of ongoing contract negotiations with the union that represents about 30,000 public-sector nurses. - 7/7/2021
Pharmacy Leader Kimberly Schroeder: 'You can and will make a difference in people’s lives'
You can and will make a difference in people’s lives. There is an entire industry behind you supporting you, and if you keep the patient at the centre of what you do, you can never go wrong. - 7/7/2021
Guidance on myocarditis/pericarditis now included in COVID-19 vaccine guidelines
NACI advises deferral of second dose in patients who develop myocarditis or pericarditis following the first dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. - 7/6/2021
Tech finds fit in clinical trials
Stephanie Boudreau was one of the first registered pharmacy technicians in Nova Scotia. She urges new graduates to pursue registration, even if it is not currently required at hospitals in the province. “I think the more quality assurances you can put in place, the better.” - 7/6/2021
CPSO draft social media policy profoundly challenging
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has published its new draft policy statement on the use of social media by physicians but this policy, if implemented, could see doctors in Ontario abandon social media platforms to which they contribute so much. - 7/6/2021
Preventing 'never events' in community pharmacy
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMPC), with support from the Canadian Patient Safety Institute, has developed new guidelines that focus on “never events” in community pharmacy. - 7/6/2021
Liquid vitamin D product recalled for incorrect dosing, missing safety information on the label
The dosing instructions on the label suggest users can have one or more drops per day.